Sunrise and sunset times in Lyon, 2026
In Lyon, France (45.7640° N, 4.8357° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 21:34, giving 15h 43m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 40m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Lyon
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:44 | 18:53 | 12h 09m | 44.2° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:50 | 21:34 | 15h 43m | 67.7° | 54° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:28 | 19:36 | 12h 08m | 44.1° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:18 | 16:58 | 8h 40m | 20.8° | 124° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Lyon, 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 | 08:21 | 12:44 | 21.3° | 17:06 | 17:41 | 8h 45m |
| 15 January | 07:44 | 08:17 | 12:50 | 23.2° | 17:22 | 17:55 | 9h 05m |
| 1 February | 07:30 | 08:02 | 12:54 | 27.3° | 17:46 | 18:18 | 9h 44m |
| 15 February | 07:12 | 07:43 | 12:54 | 31.7° | 18:07 | 18:37 | 10h 24m |
| 1 March | 06:49 | 07:19 | 12:52 | 36.8° | 18:27 | 18:57 | 11h 08m |
| 15 March | 06:23 | 06:53 | 12:49 | 42.2° | 18:46 | 19:16 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 06:50 | 07:21 | 13:44 | 48.9° | 20:08 | 20:39 | 12h 48m |
| 15 April | 06:24 | 06:55 | 13:40 | 54.1° | 20:27 | 20:58 | 13h 32m |
| 1 May | 05:55 | 06:28 | 13:37 | 59.4° | 20:47 | 21:21 | 14h 20m |
| 15 May | 05:34 | 06:09 | 13:37 | 63.2° | 21:05 | 21:40 | 14h 56m |
| 1 June | 05:17 | 05:54 | 13:38 | 66.3° | 21:23 | 22:00 | 15h 29m |
| 15 June | 05:12 | 05:50 | 13:41 | 67.6° | 21:32 | 22:10 | 15h 42m |
| 1 July | 05:16 | 05:54 | 13:44 | 67.3° | 21:34 | 22:12 | 15h 39m |
| 15 July | 05:28 | 06:05 | 13:46 | 65.7° | 21:27 | 22:04 | 15h 22m |
| 1 August | 05:49 | 06:23 | 13:47 | 62.2° | 21:09 | 21:43 | 14h 46m |
| 15 August | 06:08 | 06:40 | 13:45 | 58.2° | 20:48 | 21:21 | 14h 08m |
| 1 September | 06:30 | 07:01 | 13:40 | 52.4° | 20:18 | 20:49 | 13h 17m |
| 15 September | 06:48 | 07:18 | 13:35 | 47.2° | 19:52 | 20:22 | 12h 33m |
| 1 October | 07:09 | 07:38 | 13:30 | 41.0° | 19:21 | 19:50 | 11h 42m |
| 15 October | 07:27 | 07:57 | 13:26 | 35.6° | 18:55 | 19:25 | 10h 58m |
| 1 November | 06:49 | 07:20 | 12:24 | 29.8° | 17:27 | 17:58 | 10h 07m |
| 15 November | 07:07 | 07:40 | 12:25 | 25.7° | 17:09 | 17:42 | 9h 29m |
| 1 December | 07:27 | 08:01 | 12:29 | 22.4° | 16:57 | 17:31 | 8h 57m |
| 15 December | 07:40 | 08:14 | 12:35 | 21.0° | 16:56 | 17:31 | 8h 42m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Lyon?
In 2026, the sun rises in Lyon between 05:50 (on 15 June) and 08:21 (on 2 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:50; at the December solstice, it is at 08:18.
What time is sunset in Lyon?
In 2026, sunset in Lyon ranges from 16:56 (on 10 December) to 21:34 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Lyon?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 43m between sunrise (05:50) and sunset (21:34). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 40m (sunrise 08:18, sunset 16:58).
How high does the sun get in Lyon?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.7° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 20.8° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Lyon?
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 east-southeast (124°) and sets in the west-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.