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Sunrise and sunset in Nice, France
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:42 AM–8:20 AM and 6:16 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Nice. Current time in Nice →
Sunrise and sunset in Nice through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 4m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 16m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:26 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 42m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:45 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 11m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 57m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:05 AM | 5:04 PM | 8h 59m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 17m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 5:41 PM | 9h 52m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 29m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 10m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 43m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 24m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:25 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 8m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 42m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 9:06 PM | 15h 12m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 25m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 24m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 9m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 36m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 2m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 15m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 34m |
Calculated for 43.70°N, 7.27°E, including daylight saving time where Nice uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Nice this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 27m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 55m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:49 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 9:18 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Nice today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:42 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Nice, giving 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Nice?
The longest day in Nice in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nice?
The shortest day in Nice in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Nice?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:49 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 9:18 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Nice?
Today, golden hour in Nice is from sunrise (7:42 AM) to 8:20 AM in the morning, and from 6:16 PM to sunset (6:55 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.