Sunrise and sunset times in Geneva, 2026
In Geneva, Switzerland (46.2044° N, 6.1432° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:43 and sets at 21:30, giving 15h 47m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 37m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Zurich time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Geneva
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:38 | 18:47 | 12h 09m | 43.8° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:43 | 21:30 | 15h 47m | 67.2° | 54° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:23 | 19:31 | 12h 08m | 43.6° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:15 | 16:51 | 8h 37m | 20.4° | 124° (southeast) |
Sun times in Geneva, 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 | 07:43 | 08:18 | 12:39 | 20.9° | 16:59 | 17:34 | 8h 42m |
| 15 January | 07:40 | 08:14 | 12:44 | 22.8° | 17:15 | 17:49 | 9h 02m |
| 1 February | 07:26 | 07:58 | 12:48 | 26.8° | 17:40 | 18:12 | 9h 42m |
| 15 February | 07:07 | 07:38 | 12:49 | 31.2° | 18:01 | 18:31 | 10h 22m |
| 1 March | 06:44 | 07:14 | 12:47 | 36.3° | 18:21 | 18:51 | 11h 07m |
| 15 March | 06:18 | 06:48 | 12:44 | 41.8° | 18:41 | 19:10 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 06:45 | 07:15 | 13:39 | 48.5° | 20:03 | 20:34 | 12h 48m |
| 15 April | 06:17 | 06:49 | 13:35 | 53.7° | 20:22 | 20:54 | 13h 33m |
| 1 May | 05:48 | 06:22 | 13:32 | 59.0° | 20:43 | 21:17 | 14h 22m |
| 15 May | 05:27 | 06:02 | 13:31 | 62.7° | 21:01 | 21:36 | 14h 59m |
| 1 June | 05:09 | 05:47 | 13:33 | 65.9° | 21:19 | 21:57 | 15h 32m |
| 15 June | 05:04 | 05:43 | 13:35 | 67.1° | 21:28 | 22:07 | 15h 46m |
| 1 July | 05:09 | 05:47 | 13:39 | 66.9° | 21:30 | 22:09 | 15h 43m |
| 15 July | 05:21 | 05:58 | 13:41 | 65.3° | 21:23 | 22:00 | 15h 25m |
| 1 August | 05:42 | 06:17 | 13:41 | 61.7° | 21:05 | 21:40 | 14h 49m |
| 15 August | 06:01 | 06:34 | 13:39 | 57.8° | 20:44 | 21:17 | 14h 10m |
| 1 September | 06:24 | 06:55 | 13:35 | 52.0° | 20:14 | 20:45 | 13h 19m |
| 15 September | 06:43 | 07:13 | 13:30 | 46.7° | 19:47 | 20:17 | 12h 34m |
| 1 October | 07:03 | 07:33 | 13:25 | 40.5° | 19:15 | 19:45 | 11h 42m |
| 15 October | 07:22 | 07:52 | 13:21 | 35.2° | 18:49 | 19:19 | 10h 57m |
| 1 November | 06:44 | 07:16 | 12:19 | 29.3° | 17:21 | 17:52 | 10h 05m |
| 15 November | 07:03 | 07:36 | 12:20 | 25.3° | 17:03 | 17:35 | 9h 27m |
| 1 December | 07:23 | 07:57 | 12:24 | 22.0° | 16:51 | 17:25 | 8h 54m |
| 15 December | 07:36 | 08:11 | 12:30 | 20.6° | 16:49 | 17:24 | 8h 39m |
Terrain around Geneva
The terrain around Geneva rises up to 6.5° above the horizon (towards the south-southeast). On 21 May, the sun appears at 06:08 instead of 05:56 and disappears at 20:37 instead of 21:08: 0h 42m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:09 | 08:30 | 17:24 | 17:15 | 8h 46m |
| 21 February | 07:28 | 07:39 | 18:09 | 17:50 | 10h 12m |
| 21 March | 06:36 | 07:00 | 18:49 | 18:31 | 11h 32m |
| 21 April | 06:38 | 06:53 | 20:30 | 20:05 | 13h 13m |
| 21 May | 05:56 | 06:08 | 21:08 | 20:37 | 14h 30m |
| 21 June | 05:43 | 05:52 | 21:30 | 20:58 | 15h 07m |
| 21 July | 06:04 | 06:16 | 21:18 | 20:47 | 14h 32m |
| 21 August | 06:41 | 06:57 | 20:34 | 20:09 | 13h 13m |
| 21 September | 07:20 | 07:44 | 19:35 | 19:17 | 11h 34m |
| 21 October | 08:00 | 08:10 | 18:38 | 18:19 | 10h 10m |
| 21 November | 07:44 | 08:05 | 16:57 | 16:49 | 8h 45m |
| 21 December | 08:15 | 08:48 | 16:51 | 16:42 | 7h 55m |
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 Geneva?
In 2026, the sun rises in Geneva between 05:43 (on 16 June) and 08:18 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Zurich). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:43; at the December solstice, it is at 08:15.
What time is sunset in Geneva?
In 2026, sunset in Geneva ranges from 16:49 (on 10 December) to 21:31 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Geneva?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 47m between sunrise (05:43) and sunset (21:30). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 37m (sunrise 08:15, sunset 16:51).
How high does the sun get in Geneva?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.2° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 20.4° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Geneva?
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/Zurich 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.