Sunrise and sunset times in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 2026
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France (45.9237° N, 6.8694° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:42 and sets at 21:26, giving 15h 45m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 39m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:35 | 18:44 | 12h 09m | 44.0° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:42 | 21:26 | 15h 45m | 67.5° | 54° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:20 | 19:28 | 12h 08m | 43.9° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:11 | 16:50 | 8h 39m | 20.7° | 124° (southeast) |
Sun times in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 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 | 07:39 | 08:14 | 12:36 | 21.1° | 16:58 | 17:32 | 8h 44m |
| 15 January | 07:36 | 08:10 | 12:41 | 23.0° | 17:13 | 17:47 | 9h 04m |
| 1 February | 07:22 | 07:54 | 12:46 | 27.1° | 17:37 | 18:09 | 9h 43m |
| 15 February | 07:04 | 07:35 | 12:46 | 31.5° | 17:58 | 18:29 | 10h 23m |
| 1 March | 06:41 | 07:11 | 12:44 | 36.6° | 18:18 | 18:48 | 11h 07m |
| 15 March | 06:15 | 06:45 | 12:41 | 42.1° | 18:38 | 19:07 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 06:42 | 07:12 | 13:36 | 48.7° | 20:00 | 20:31 | 12h 48m |
| 15 April | 06:15 | 06:46 | 13:32 | 54.0° | 20:19 | 20:50 | 13h 33m |
| 1 May | 05:46 | 06:19 | 13:29 | 59.2° | 20:40 | 21:13 | 14h 20m |
| 15 May | 05:25 | 06:00 | 13:28 | 63.0° | 20:57 | 21:32 | 14h 57m |
| 1 June | 05:08 | 05:45 | 13:30 | 66.2° | 21:15 | 21:52 | 15h 30m |
| 15 June | 05:03 | 05:41 | 13:33 | 67.4° | 21:24 | 22:03 | 15h 43m |
| 1 July | 05:07 | 05:45 | 13:36 | 67.2° | 21:26 | 22:04 | 15h 41m |
| 15 July | 05:19 | 05:56 | 13:38 | 65.6° | 21:19 | 21:56 | 15h 23m |
| 1 August | 05:40 | 06:15 | 13:38 | 62.0° | 21:01 | 21:36 | 14h 47m |
| 15 August | 05:59 | 06:32 | 13:37 | 58.0° | 20:41 | 21:13 | 14h 09m |
| 1 September | 06:22 | 06:53 | 13:32 | 52.3° | 20:11 | 20:41 | 13h 18m |
| 15 September | 06:40 | 07:10 | 13:27 | 47.0° | 19:44 | 20:14 | 12h 34m |
| 1 October | 07:00 | 07:30 | 13:22 | 40.8° | 19:12 | 19:42 | 11h 42m |
| 15 October | 07:19 | 07:49 | 13:18 | 35.5° | 18:46 | 19:16 | 10h 58m |
| 1 November | 06:41 | 07:12 | 12:16 | 29.6° | 17:18 | 17:50 | 10h 06m |
| 15 November | 07:00 | 07:32 | 12:17 | 25.6° | 17:01 | 17:33 | 9h 29m |
| 1 December | 07:19 | 07:53 | 12:21 | 22.3° | 16:49 | 17:23 | 8h 56m |
| 15 December | 07:32 | 08:07 | 12:27 | 20.8° | 16:47 | 17:22 | 8h 41m |
Terrain around Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
The terrain around Chamonix-Mont-Blanc rises up to 28.9° above the horizon (towards the southeast). On 21 December, the sun appears at 12:28 instead of 08:11 and disappears at 15:58 instead of 16:50: 5h 08m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:06 | 12:04 | 17:22 | 16:53 | 4h 50m |
| 21 February | 07:25 | 10:40 | 18:07 | 17:14 | 6h 35m |
| 21 March | 06:33 | 09:24 | 18:46 | 17:22 | 7h 59m |
| 21 April | 06:36 | 08:56 | 20:27 | 18:28 | 9h 33m |
| 21 May | 05:54 | 08:05 | 21:04 | 18:38 | 10h 34m |
| 21 June | 05:42 | 07:37 | 21:26 | 18:46 | 11h 10m |
| 21 July | 06:02 | 08:15 | 21:14 | 18:48 | 10h 34m |
| 21 August | 06:39 | 09:00 | 20:31 | 18:32 | 9h 33m |
| 21 September | 07:18 | 10:08 | 19:32 | 18:08 | 8h 01m |
| 21 October | 07:57 | 11:12 | 18:36 | 17:45 | 6h 34m |
| 21 November | 07:40 | 11:39 | 16:55 | 16:26 | 4h 48m |
| 21 December | 08:11 | 12:28 | 16:50 | 15:58 | 3h 31m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
In 2026, the sun rises in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc between 05:41 (on 16 June) and 08:14 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:42; at the December solstice, it is at 08:11.
What time is sunset in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
In 2026, sunset in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ranges from 16:47 (on 10 December) to 21:27 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 45m between sunrise (05:42) and sunset (21:26). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 39m (sunrise 08:11, sunset 16:50).
How high does the sun get in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.5° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 20.7° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 54°) and sets in the northwest (306°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (124°) and sets in the southwest (236°).
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.