Sunrise and sunset times in Nice, 2026
In Nice, France (43.7102° N, 7.2620° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 21:16, giving 15h 27m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 55m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Nice
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:34 | 18:43 | 12h 09m | 46.3° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:49 | 21:16 | 15h 27m | 69.7° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:19 | 19:26 | 12h 08m | 46.1° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:01 | 16:56 | 8h 55m | 22.9° | 122° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Nice, 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 | 07:32 | 08:04 | 12:34 | 23.4° | 17:04 | 17:37 | 9h 00m |
| 15 January | 07:29 | 08:01 | 12:40 | 25.3° | 17:19 | 17:51 | 9h 18m |
| 1 February | 07:17 | 07:47 | 12:44 | 29.3° | 17:41 | 18:12 | 9h 54m |
| 15 February | 07:00 | 07:29 | 12:45 | 33.7° | 18:00 | 18:30 | 10h 31m |
| 1 March | 06:39 | 07:07 | 12:43 | 38.8° | 18:19 | 18:48 | 11h 12m |
| 15 March | 06:14 | 06:43 | 12:39 | 44.3° | 18:37 | 19:05 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 06:43 | 07:12 | 13:34 | 51.0° | 19:57 | 20:26 | 12h 45m |
| 15 April | 06:18 | 06:48 | 13:31 | 56.2° | 20:14 | 20:44 | 13h 26m |
| 1 May | 05:52 | 06:23 | 13:28 | 61.5° | 20:33 | 21:05 | 14h 10m |
| 15 May | 05:32 | 06:05 | 13:27 | 65.2° | 20:49 | 21:22 | 14h 44m |
| 1 June | 05:17 | 05:52 | 13:28 | 68.4° | 21:05 | 21:40 | 15h 14m |
| 15 June | 05:12 | 05:48 | 13:31 | 69.6° | 21:14 | 21:50 | 15h 26m |
| 1 July | 05:17 | 05:52 | 13:34 | 69.4° | 21:16 | 21:52 | 15h 24m |
| 15 July | 05:28 | 06:02 | 13:36 | 67.8° | 21:10 | 21:45 | 15h 08m |
| 1 August | 05:47 | 06:19 | 13:37 | 64.2° | 20:54 | 21:26 | 14h 34m |
| 15 August | 06:04 | 06:35 | 13:35 | 60.3° | 20:34 | 21:05 | 14h 00m |
| 1 September | 06:24 | 06:54 | 13:30 | 54.5° | 20:06 | 20:36 | 13h 12m |
| 15 September | 06:41 | 07:10 | 13:26 | 49.2° | 19:41 | 20:10 | 12h 31m |
| 1 October | 06:59 | 07:28 | 13:20 | 43.0° | 19:12 | 19:40 | 11h 44m |
| 15 October | 07:16 | 07:45 | 13:16 | 37.7° | 18:47 | 19:16 | 11h 03m |
| 1 November | 06:36 | 07:06 | 12:14 | 31.8° | 17:21 | 17:51 | 10h 15m |
| 15 November | 06:54 | 07:25 | 12:15 | 27.8° | 17:05 | 17:36 | 9h 41m |
| 1 December | 07:12 | 07:44 | 12:19 | 24.5° | 16:55 | 17:27 | 9h 11m |
| 15 December | 07:24 | 07:57 | 12:26 | 23.1° | 16:54 | 17:27 | 8h 57m |
Terrain around Nice
The terrain around Nice rises up to 6.7° above the horizon (towards the north). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:26 instead of 05:49 and disappears at 20:42 instead of 21:16: 1h 10m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:57 | 08:15 | 17:27 | 17:06 | 8h 52m |
| 21 February | 07:20 | 07:38 | 18:08 | 17:37 | 10h 00m |
| 21 March | 06:32 | 06:50 | 18:44 | 18:05 | 11h 16m |
| 21 April | 06:38 | 07:14 | 20:21 | 19:47 | 12h 34m |
| 21 May | 06:00 | 06:33 | 20:55 | 20:21 | 13h 49m |
| 21 June | 05:49 | 06:26 | 21:16 | 20:42 | 14h 17m |
| 21 July | 06:08 | 06:42 | 21:05 | 20:31 | 13h 50m |
| 21 August | 06:42 | 07:18 | 20:25 | 19:51 | 12h 34m |
| 21 September | 07:16 | 07:35 | 19:30 | 18:51 | 11h 17m |
| 21 October | 07:52 | 08:10 | 18:38 | 18:08 | 9h 59m |
| 21 November | 07:32 | 07:50 | 17:00 | 16:40 | 8h 51m |
| 21 December | 08:01 | 08:18 | 16:56 | 16:37 | 8h 20m |
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 Nice?
In 2026, the sun rises in Nice between 05:48 (on 15 June) and 08:04 (on 3 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:49; at the December solstice, it is at 08:01.
What time is sunset in Nice?
In 2026, sunset in Nice ranges from 16:53 (on 9 December) to 21:16 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Nice?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 27m between sunrise (05:49) and sunset (21:16). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 55m (sunrise 08:01, sunset 16:56).
How high does the sun get in Nice?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 69.7° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 22.9° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Nice?
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.