Sunrise and sunset times in La Rochelle, 2026
In La Rochelle, France (46.1603° N, 1.1511° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 21:59, giving 15h 47m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 37m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in La Rochelle
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:07 | 19:17 | 12h 09m | 43.8° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:13 | 21:59 | 15h 47m | 67.3° | 54° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:52 | 20:00 | 12h 08m | 43.7° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:44 | 17:21 | 8h 37m | 20.4° | 124° (southeast) |
Sun times in La Rochelle, 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 | 08:12 | 08:47 | 13:08 | 20.9° | 17:29 | 18:03 | 8h 42m |
| 15 January | 08:09 | 08:43 | 13:14 | 22.8° | 17:45 | 18:18 | 9h 02m |
| 1 February | 07:55 | 08:27 | 13:18 | 26.9° | 18:09 | 18:41 | 9h 42m |
| 15 February | 07:36 | 08:07 | 13:18 | 31.3° | 18:30 | 19:01 | 10h 23m |
| 1 March | 07:13 | 07:43 | 13:16 | 36.4° | 18:50 | 19:20 | 11h 07m |
| 15 March | 06:47 | 07:17 | 13:13 | 41.8° | 19:10 | 19:40 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 07:14 | 07:44 | 14:08 | 48.5° | 20:33 | 21:03 | 12h 48m |
| 15 April | 06:47 | 07:18 | 14:04 | 53.7° | 20:51 | 21:23 | 13h 33m |
| 1 May | 06:18 | 06:51 | 14:01 | 59.0° | 21:12 | 21:46 | 14h 22m |
| 15 May | 05:56 | 06:32 | 14:00 | 62.8° | 21:30 | 22:05 | 14h 58m |
| 1 June | 05:39 | 06:16 | 14:02 | 65.9° | 21:48 | 22:26 | 15h 32m |
| 15 June | 05:33 | 06:12 | 14:05 | 67.2° | 21:57 | 22:36 | 15h 45m |
| 1 July | 05:38 | 06:17 | 14:08 | 66.9° | 21:59 | 22:38 | 15h 43m |
| 15 July | 05:50 | 06:27 | 14:10 | 65.3° | 21:52 | 22:29 | 15h 25m |
| 1 August | 06:11 | 06:46 | 14:10 | 61.8° | 21:34 | 22:09 | 14h 48m |
| 15 August | 06:30 | 07:03 | 14:09 | 57.8° | 21:13 | 21:46 | 14h 10m |
| 1 September | 06:53 | 07:24 | 14:04 | 52.0° | 20:43 | 21:14 | 13h 18m |
| 15 September | 07:12 | 07:42 | 13:59 | 46.8° | 20:16 | 20:46 | 12h 34m |
| 1 October | 07:33 | 08:02 | 13:54 | 40.6° | 19:44 | 20:14 | 11h 42m |
| 15 October | 07:51 | 08:21 | 13:50 | 35.2° | 19:18 | 19:48 | 10h 57m |
| 1 November | 07:14 | 07:45 | 12:48 | 29.4° | 17:50 | 18:21 | 10h 05m |
| 15 November | 07:32 | 08:05 | 12:49 | 25.3° | 17:32 | 18:05 | 9h 27m |
| 1 December | 07:52 | 08:26 | 12:53 | 22.0° | 17:20 | 17:54 | 8h 54m |
| 15 December | 08:05 | 08:40 | 12:59 | 20.6° | 17:19 | 17:53 | 8h 39m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in La Rochelle?
In 2026, the sun rises in La Rochelle between 06:12 (on 16 June) and 08:47 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:13; at the December solstice, it is at 08:44.
What time is sunset in La Rochelle?
In 2026, sunset in La Rochelle ranges from 17:18 (on 10 December) to 22:00 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in La Rochelle?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 47m between sunrise (06:13) and sunset (21:59). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 37m (sunrise 08:44, sunset 17:21).
How high does the sun get in La Rochelle?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.3° 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 La Rochelle?
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.