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Sunrise and sunset in Lyon, France
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:53 AM–8:34 AM and 6:22 PM–7:02 PM
Times are local time in Lyon. Current time in Lyon →
Sunrise and sunset in Lyon through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 0m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 8m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:41 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 31m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 4:59 PM | 8h 58m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:15 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 42m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:22 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 44m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:19 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 3m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:04 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 42m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 22m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 6m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 51m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:22 AM | 8:08 PM | 12h 46m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 30m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 18m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 54m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 27m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 9:33 PM | 15h 41m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 9:35 PM | 15h 40m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 23m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 9:12 PM | 14h 48m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:51 PM | 14h 11m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 20m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 36m |
Calculated for 45.75°N, 4.85°E, including daylight saving time where Lyon uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Lyon this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 43m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 40m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:51 AM on June 12
- Latest sunset: 9:35 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Lyon today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:53 AM and sets at 7:02 PM in Lyon, giving 11 hours 9 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Lyon?
The longest day in Lyon in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lyon?
The shortest day in Lyon in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Lyon?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:51 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset is 9:35 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Lyon?
Today, golden hour in Lyon is from sunrise (7:53 AM) to 8:34 AM in the morning, and from 6:22 PM to sunset (7:02 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.