Sunrise and sunset times in Montpellier, 2026
In Montpellier, France (43.6108° N, 3.8767° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 21:29, giving 15h 26m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 56m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Montpellier
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:47 | 18:56 | 12h 09m | 46.4° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:03 | 21:29 | 15h 26m | 69.8° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:32 | 19:40 | 12h 08m | 46.2° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:14 | 17:10 | 8h 56m | 23.0° | 122° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Montpellier, 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 | 07:45 | 08:17 | 12:48 | 23.5° | 17:18 | 17:51 | 9h 00m |
| 15 January | 07:43 | 08:14 | 12:53 | 25.4° | 17:33 | 18:05 | 9h 18m |
| 1 February | 07:30 | 08:01 | 12:58 | 29.4° | 17:55 | 18:26 | 9h 54m |
| 15 February | 07:13 | 07:43 | 12:58 | 33.8° | 18:14 | 18:44 | 10h 31m |
| 1 March | 06:52 | 07:21 | 12:56 | 38.9° | 18:33 | 19:01 | 11h 12m |
| 15 March | 06:28 | 06:56 | 12:53 | 44.4° | 18:50 | 19:19 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 06:57 | 07:26 | 13:48 | 51.1° | 20:11 | 20:40 | 12h 45m |
| 15 April | 06:32 | 07:02 | 13:44 | 56.3° | 20:27 | 20:57 | 13h 26m |
| 1 May | 06:05 | 06:37 | 13:41 | 61.6° | 20:46 | 21:18 | 14h 10m |
| 15 May | 05:46 | 06:19 | 13:40 | 65.3° | 21:02 | 21:35 | 14h 43m |
| 1 June | 05:31 | 06:06 | 13:42 | 68.5° | 21:19 | 21:54 | 15h 13m |
| 15 June | 05:26 | 06:02 | 13:45 | 69.7° | 21:27 | 22:03 | 15h 25m |
| 1 July | 05:31 | 06:06 | 13:48 | 69.5° | 21:29 | 22:05 | 15h 23m |
| 15 July | 05:42 | 06:16 | 13:50 | 67.9° | 21:23 | 21:58 | 15h 07m |
| 1 August | 06:00 | 06:33 | 13:50 | 64.3° | 21:07 | 21:40 | 14h 34m |
| 15 August | 06:17 | 06:49 | 13:49 | 60.4° | 20:48 | 21:19 | 13h 59m |
| 1 September | 06:38 | 07:08 | 13:44 | 54.6° | 20:20 | 20:49 | 13h 12m |
| 15 September | 06:54 | 07:23 | 13:39 | 49.3° | 19:54 | 20:23 | 12h 31m |
| 1 October | 07:13 | 07:41 | 13:34 | 43.1° | 19:25 | 19:54 | 11h 44m |
| 15 October | 07:29 | 07:58 | 13:30 | 37.8° | 19:01 | 19:30 | 11h 03m |
| 1 November | 06:50 | 07:20 | 12:28 | 31.9° | 17:35 | 18:05 | 10h 16m |
| 15 November | 07:07 | 07:38 | 12:29 | 27.9° | 17:19 | 17:50 | 9h 41m |
| 1 December | 07:25 | 07:57 | 12:33 | 24.6° | 17:09 | 17:41 | 9h 11m |
| 15 December | 07:38 | 08:10 | 12:39 | 23.1° | 17:08 | 17:41 | 8h 58m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Montpellier?
In 2026, the sun rises in Montpellier between 06:02 (on 15 June) and 08:17 (on 3 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:03; at the December solstice, it is at 08:14.
What time is sunset in Montpellier?
In 2026, sunset in Montpellier ranges from 17:07 (on 9 December) to 21:30 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Montpellier?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 26m between sunrise (06:03) and sunset (21:29). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 56m (sunrise 08:14, sunset 17:10).
How high does the sun get in Montpellier?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 69.8° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 23.0° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Montpellier?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 56°) and sets in the northwest (304°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (122°) and sets in the west-southwest (238°).
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.