Sunrise and sunset times in Metz, 2026
In Metz, France (49.1193° N, 6.1757° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 21:43, giving 16h 14m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 12m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Metz
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:38 | 18:48 | 12h 10m | 40.9° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:30 | 21:43 | 16h 14m | 64.3° | 51° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:23 | 19:31 | 12h 08m | 40.7° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:27 | 16:39 | 8h 12m | 17.5° | 126° (southeast) |
Sun times in Metz, 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 | 07:52 | 08:29 | 12:38 | 18.0° | 16:48 | 17:25 | 8h 18m |
| 15 January | 07:48 | 08:24 | 12:44 | 19.9° | 17:05 | 17:41 | 8h 41m |
| 1 February | 07:32 | 08:06 | 12:48 | 23.9° | 17:32 | 18:06 | 9h 26m |
| 15 February | 07:11 | 07:44 | 12:49 | 28.3° | 17:55 | 18:28 | 10h 11m |
| 1 March | 06:45 | 07:17 | 12:47 | 33.4° | 18:18 | 18:50 | 11h 01m |
| 15 March | 06:17 | 06:48 | 12:44 | 38.9° | 18:40 | 19:11 | 11h 51m |
| 1 April | 06:40 | 07:13 | 13:39 | 45.5° | 20:06 | 20:38 | 12h 53m |
| 15 April | 06:10 | 06:44 | 13:35 | 50.8° | 20:27 | 21:01 | 13h 43m |
| 1 May | 05:38 | 06:14 | 13:32 | 56.1° | 20:51 | 21:27 | 14h 37m |
| 15 May | 05:14 | 05:52 | 13:31 | 59.8° | 21:11 | 21:49 | 15h 19m |
| 1 June | 04:53 | 05:35 | 13:33 | 63.0° | 21:31 | 22:13 | 15h 56m |
| 15 June | 04:47 | 05:29 | 13:35 | 64.2° | 21:41 | 22:24 | 16h 12m |
| 1 July | 04:51 | 05:34 | 13:39 | 64.0° | 21:43 | 22:26 | 16h 09m |
| 15 July | 05:05 | 05:46 | 13:41 | 62.4° | 21:35 | 22:15 | 15h 49m |
| 1 August | 05:29 | 06:07 | 13:41 | 58.8° | 21:14 | 21:52 | 15h 07m |
| 15 August | 05:51 | 06:27 | 13:39 | 54.8° | 20:51 | 21:26 | 14h 24m |
| 1 September | 06:18 | 06:51 | 13:35 | 49.1° | 20:18 | 20:51 | 13h 27m |
| 15 September | 06:39 | 07:11 | 13:30 | 43.8° | 19:48 | 20:20 | 12h 37m |
| 1 October | 07:03 | 07:34 | 13:24 | 37.6° | 19:14 | 19:45 | 11h 40m |
| 15 October | 07:23 | 07:55 | 13:21 | 32.3° | 18:45 | 19:17 | 10h 50m |
| 1 November | 06:49 | 07:22 | 12:18 | 26.4° | 17:14 | 17:47 | 9h 52m |
| 15 November | 07:10 | 07:45 | 12:19 | 22.4° | 16:54 | 17:29 | 9h 09m |
| 1 December | 07:31 | 08:08 | 12:24 | 19.1° | 16:40 | 17:16 | 8h 32m |
| 15 December | 07:45 | 08:23 | 12:30 | 17.7° | 16:37 | 17:15 | 8h 14m |
Terrain around Metz
The terrain around Metz rises up to 2.5° above the horizon (towards the west). On 21 July, the sun appears at 06:01 instead of 05:53 and disappears at 21:17 instead of 21:29: 0h 19m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:19 | 08:24 | 17:14 | 17:07 | 8h 44m |
| 21 February | 07:33 | 07:37 | 18:05 | 17:57 | 10h 21m |
| 21 March | 06:36 | 06:40 | 18:49 | 18:36 | 11h 57m |
| 21 April | 06:32 | 06:37 | 20:36 | 20:22 | 13h 46m |
| 21 May | 05:45 | 05:52 | 21:19 | 21:07 | 15h 16m |
| 21 June | 05:30 | 05:40 | 21:43 | 21:34 | 15h 55m |
| 21 July | 05:53 | 06:01 | 21:29 | 21:17 | 15h 17m |
| 21 August | 06:35 | 06:40 | 20:40 | 20:26 | 13h 47m |
| 21 September | 07:20 | 07:24 | 19:35 | 19:22 | 11h 59m |
| 21 October | 08:05 | 08:09 | 18:33 | 18:26 | 10h 18m |
| 21 November | 07:54 | 07:59 | 16:47 | 16:40 | 8h 42m |
| 21 December | 08:27 | 08:32 | 16:39 | 16:34 | 8h 03m |
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 Metz?
In 2026, the sun rises in Metz between 05:29 (on 16 June) and 08:29 (on 31 December), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:30; at the December solstice, it is at 08:27.
What time is sunset in Metz?
In 2026, sunset in Metz ranges from 16:37 (on 11 December) to 21:44 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Metz?
It is 21 June 2026, with 16h 14m between sunrise (05:30) and sunset (21:43). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 12m (sunrise 08:27, sunset 16:39).
How high does the sun get in Metz?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 64.3° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 17.5° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Metz?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 51°) and sets in the northwest (309°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (126°) and sets in the southwest (234°).
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.