Sunrise and sunset times in Besançon, 2026
In Besançon, France (47.2378° N, 6.0241° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 21:35, giving 15h 56m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 29m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Besançon
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:39 | 18:48 | 12h 09m | 42.7° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:39 | 21:35 | 15h 56m | 66.2° | 53° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:23 | 19:31 | 12h 08m | 42.6° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:19 | 16:48 | 8h 29m | 19.4° | 125° (southeast) |
Sun times in Besançon, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:47 | 08:22 | 12:39 | 19.8° | 16:56 | 17:31 | 8h 34m |
| 15 January | 07:43 | 08:18 | 12:45 | 21.7° | 17:12 | 17:47 | 8h 55m |
| 1 February | 07:28 | 08:01 | 12:49 | 25.8° | 17:37 | 18:10 | 9h 36m |
| 15 February | 07:09 | 07:41 | 12:50 | 30.2° | 17:59 | 18:31 | 10h 19m |
| 1 March | 06:45 | 07:16 | 12:48 | 35.3° | 18:20 | 18:51 | 11h 05m |
| 15 March | 06:18 | 06:49 | 12:44 | 40.8° | 18:41 | 19:11 | 11h 52m |
| 1 April | 06:44 | 07:15 | 13:39 | 47.4° | 20:05 | 20:36 | 12h 50m |
| 15 April | 06:15 | 06:48 | 13:35 | 52.6° | 20:24 | 20:56 | 13h 37m |
| 1 May | 05:45 | 06:20 | 13:33 | 57.9° | 20:46 | 21:21 | 14h 27m |
| 15 May | 05:23 | 05:59 | 13:32 | 61.7° | 21:05 | 21:41 | 15h 05m |
| 1 June | 05:05 | 05:43 | 13:33 | 64.9° | 21:24 | 22:03 | 15h 40m |
| 15 June | 04:59 | 05:39 | 13:36 | 66.1° | 21:33 | 22:13 | 15h 55m |
| 1 July | 05:03 | 05:43 | 13:39 | 65.9° | 21:35 | 22:15 | 15h 52m |
| 15 July | 05:16 | 05:55 | 13:41 | 64.2° | 21:28 | 22:06 | 15h 33m |
| 1 August | 05:38 | 06:14 | 13:42 | 60.7° | 21:09 | 21:44 | 14h 55m |
| 15 August | 05:58 | 06:32 | 13:40 | 56.7° | 20:47 | 21:21 | 14h 15m |
| 1 September | 06:23 | 06:54 | 13:35 | 50.9° | 20:16 | 20:47 | 13h 21m |
| 15 September | 06:42 | 07:13 | 13:31 | 45.7° | 19:48 | 20:18 | 12h 35m |
| 1 October | 07:04 | 07:34 | 13:25 | 39.5° | 19:15 | 19:46 | 11h 41m |
| 15 October | 07:23 | 07:54 | 13:21 | 34.2° | 18:48 | 19:19 | 10h 55m |
| 1 November | 06:46 | 07:18 | 12:19 | 28.3° | 17:19 | 17:51 | 10h 00m |
| 15 November | 07:06 | 07:39 | 12:20 | 24.3° | 17:00 | 17:34 | 9h 21m |
| 1 December | 07:26 | 08:01 | 12:24 | 21.0° | 16:47 | 17:22 | 8h 46m |
| 15 December | 07:40 | 08:15 | 12:31 | 19.5° | 16:46 | 17:21 | 8h 30m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Besançon?
In 2026, the sun rises in Besançon between 05:39 (on 16 June) and 08:22 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:39; at the December solstice, it is at 08:19.
What time is sunset in Besançon?
In 2026, sunset in Besançon ranges from 16:45 (on 10 December) to 21:36 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Besançon?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 56m between sunrise (05:39) and sunset (21:35). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 29m (sunrise 08:19, sunset 16:48).
How high does the sun get in Besançon?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 66.2° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 19.4° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Besançon?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 53°) and sets in the northwest (307°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (125°) and sets in the southwest (235°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Paris time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.