Sunrise and sunset times in Nîmes, 2026
In Nîmes, France (43.8367° N, 4.3601° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 21:28, giving 15h 28m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 54m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Nîmes
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:46 | 18:54 | 12h 09m | 46.1° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:00 | 21:28 | 15h 28m | 69.6° | 56° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:30 | 19:38 | 12h 08m | 46.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:13 | 17:07 | 8h 54m | 22.8° | 123° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Nîmes, 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 | 07:43 | 08:16 | 12:46 | 23.2° | 17:15 | 17:48 | 8h 59m |
| 15 January | 07:41 | 08:13 | 12:51 | 25.1° | 17:30 | 18:02 | 9h 17m |
| 1 February | 07:29 | 07:59 | 12:56 | 29.2° | 17:53 | 18:23 | 9h 53m |
| 15 February | 07:12 | 07:41 | 12:56 | 33.6° | 18:12 | 18:41 | 10h 31m |
| 1 March | 06:50 | 07:19 | 12:54 | 38.7° | 18:30 | 18:59 | 11h 11m |
| 15 March | 06:26 | 06:55 | 12:51 | 44.2° | 18:48 | 19:17 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 06:55 | 07:24 | 13:46 | 50.8° | 20:09 | 20:38 | 12h 45m |
| 15 April | 06:29 | 06:59 | 13:42 | 56.0° | 20:26 | 20:56 | 13h 26m |
| 1 May | 06:03 | 06:34 | 13:39 | 61.3° | 20:45 | 21:17 | 14h 11m |
| 15 May | 05:43 | 06:17 | 13:38 | 65.1° | 21:01 | 21:34 | 14h 44m |
| 1 June | 05:28 | 06:03 | 13:40 | 68.3° | 21:17 | 21:53 | 15h 14m |
| 15 June | 05:23 | 05:59 | 13:43 | 69.5° | 21:26 | 22:02 | 15h 27m |
| 1 July | 05:28 | 06:04 | 13:46 | 69.3° | 21:28 | 22:04 | 15h 24m |
| 15 July | 05:39 | 06:14 | 13:48 | 67.6° | 21:22 | 21:57 | 15h 08m |
| 1 August | 05:58 | 06:31 | 13:48 | 64.1° | 21:06 | 21:38 | 14h 35m |
| 15 August | 06:15 | 06:46 | 13:47 | 60.1° | 20:46 | 21:17 | 14h 00m |
| 1 September | 06:36 | 07:05 | 13:42 | 54.3° | 20:18 | 20:48 | 13h 13m |
| 15 September | 06:52 | 07:21 | 13:37 | 49.1° | 19:53 | 20:21 | 12h 31m |
| 1 October | 07:11 | 07:39 | 13:32 | 42.9° | 19:23 | 19:52 | 11h 44m |
| 15 October | 07:27 | 07:56 | 13:28 | 37.6° | 18:59 | 19:28 | 11h 02m |
| 1 November | 06:48 | 07:18 | 12:26 | 31.7° | 17:33 | 18:03 | 10h 15m |
| 15 November | 07:05 | 07:36 | 12:27 | 27.6° | 17:16 | 17:47 | 9h 40m |
| 1 December | 07:24 | 07:56 | 12:31 | 24.4° | 17:06 | 17:38 | 9h 10m |
| 15 December | 07:36 | 08:09 | 12:37 | 22.9° | 17:05 | 17:38 | 8h 56m |
Terrain around Nîmes
The terrain around Nîmes rises up to 1.9° above the horizon (towards the north). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:04 instead of 06:00 and disappears at 21:17 instead of 21:28: 0h 14m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:09 | 08:11 | 17:38 | 17:34 | 9h 24m |
| 21 February | 07:32 | 07:34 | 18:20 | 18:13 | 10h 40m |
| 21 March | 06:44 | 06:45 | 18:56 | 18:49 | 12h 05m |
| 21 April | 06:49 | 06:51 | 20:33 | 20:27 | 13h 37m |
| 21 May | 06:11 | 06:15 | 21:07 | 20:57 | 14h 43m |
| 21 June | 06:00 | 06:04 | 21:28 | 21:17 | 15h 14m |
| 21 July | 06:19 | 06:23 | 21:17 | 21:07 | 14h 45m |
| 21 August | 06:53 | 06:54 | 20:37 | 20:31 | 13h 38m |
| 21 September | 07:28 | 07:30 | 19:42 | 19:36 | 12h 07m |
| 21 October | 08:04 | 08:05 | 18:49 | 18:43 | 10h 39m |
| 21 November | 07:44 | 07:46 | 17:11 | 17:08 | 9h 23m |
| 21 December | 08:13 | 08:15 | 17:07 | 17:04 | 8h 50m |
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 Nîmes?
In 2026, the sun rises in Nîmes between 05:59 (on 15 June) and 08:16 (on 2 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:00; at the December solstice, it is at 08:13.
What time is sunset in Nîmes?
In 2026, sunset in Nîmes ranges from 17:04 (on 9 December) to 21:28 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Nîmes?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 28m between sunrise (06:00) and sunset (21:28). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 54m (sunrise 08:13, sunset 17:07).
How high does the sun get in Nîmes?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 69.6° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 22.8° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Nîmes?
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 (123°) and sets in the west-southwest (237°).
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.