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Sunrise and sunset in Paris, France
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:07 AM–8:50 AM and 6:26 PM–7:09 PM
Times are local time in Paris. Current time in Paris →
Sunrise and sunset in Paris through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 42m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:11 AM | 7:03 PM | 10h 52m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 54m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 12m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:23 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 34m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 17m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:45 AM | 5:04 PM | 8h 19m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:40 AM | 5:21 PM | 8h 41m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:22 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 25m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 10m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 59m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 49m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:21 PM | 12h 50m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 40m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 33m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 15m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 9:46 PM | 15h 53m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 9m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:52 AM | 9:59 PM | 16h 7m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 9:51 PM | 15h 48m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:24 AM | 9:32 PM | 15h 8m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:43 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 26m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 29m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 39m |
Calculated for 48.87°N, 2.33°E, including daylight saving time where Paris uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Paris this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 11m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 15m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:47 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 9:59 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Paris today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:07 AM and sets at 7:09 PM in Paris, giving 11 hours 3 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Paris?
The longest day in Paris in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Paris?
The shortest day in Paris in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Paris?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:47 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 9:59 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 Paris?
Today, golden hour in Paris is from sunrise (8:07 AM) to 8:50 AM in the morning, and from 6:26 PM to sunset (7:09 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.