Sunrise and sunset times in Paris, 2026
In Paris, France (48.8566° N, 2.3522° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 21:57, giving 16h 11m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 15m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Paris time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Paris
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:53 | 19:03 | 12h 10m | 41.1° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:46 | 21:57 | 16h 11m | 64.6° | 52° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:38 | 19:46 | 12h 08m | 41.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:41 | 16:56 | 8h 15m | 17.8° | 126° (southeast) |
Sun times in Paris, 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 | 08:07 | 08:44 | 12:54 | 18.2° | 17:04 | 17:41 | 8h 20m |
| 15 January | 08:02 | 08:38 | 13:00 | 20.1° | 17:21 | 17:57 | 8h 43m |
| 1 February | 07:46 | 08:20 | 13:04 | 24.2° | 17:48 | 18:22 | 9h 27m |
| 15 February | 07:26 | 07:58 | 13:04 | 28.6° | 18:11 | 18:43 | 10h 12m |
| 1 March | 07:01 | 07:32 | 13:02 | 33.7° | 18:33 | 19:05 | 11h 01m |
| 15 March | 06:32 | 07:04 | 12:59 | 39.1° | 18:55 | 19:27 | 11h 51m |
| 1 April | 06:56 | 07:28 | 13:54 | 45.8° | 20:21 | 20:53 | 12h 53m |
| 15 April | 06:26 | 06:59 | 13:50 | 51.0° | 20:42 | 21:15 | 13h 42m |
| 1 May | 05:54 | 06:30 | 13:47 | 56.3° | 21:05 | 21:41 | 14h 36m |
| 15 May | 05:31 | 06:09 | 13:46 | 60.1° | 21:25 | 22:03 | 15h 17m |
| 1 June | 05:10 | 05:51 | 13:48 | 63.2° | 21:45 | 22:26 | 15h 54m |
| 15 June | 05:04 | 05:46 | 13:51 | 64.5° | 21:55 | 22:38 | 16h 09m |
| 1 July | 05:08 | 05:51 | 13:54 | 64.2° | 21:57 | 22:39 | 16h 06m |
| 15 July | 05:22 | 06:03 | 13:56 | 62.6° | 21:49 | 22:29 | 15h 46m |
| 1 August | 05:46 | 06:23 | 13:56 | 59.1° | 21:29 | 22:06 | 15h 05m |
| 15 August | 06:08 | 06:43 | 13:55 | 55.1° | 21:06 | 21:40 | 14h 23m |
| 1 September | 06:34 | 07:07 | 13:50 | 49.3° | 20:33 | 21:05 | 13h 26m |
| 15 September | 06:55 | 07:27 | 13:45 | 44.1° | 20:03 | 20:35 | 12h 37m |
| 1 October | 07:18 | 07:49 | 13:40 | 37.9° | 19:29 | 20:01 | 11h 40m |
| 15 October | 07:38 | 08:10 | 13:36 | 32.6° | 19:01 | 19:32 | 10h 50m |
| 1 November | 07:04 | 07:37 | 12:34 | 26.7° | 17:30 | 18:03 | 9h 53m |
| 15 November | 07:24 | 07:59 | 12:35 | 22.6° | 17:10 | 17:44 | 9h 11m |
| 1 December | 07:46 | 08:22 | 12:39 | 19.3° | 16:56 | 17:32 | 8h 34m |
| 15 December | 08:00 | 08:37 | 12:45 | 17.9° | 16:54 | 17:31 | 8h 17m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Paris?
In 2026, the sun rises in Paris between 05:46 (on 16 June) and 08:44 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Paris). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:46; at the December solstice, it is at 08:41.
What time is sunset in Paris?
In 2026, sunset in Paris ranges from 16:53 (on 11 December) to 21:58 (on 25 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Paris?
It is 21 June 2026, with 16h 11m between sunrise (05:46) and sunset (21:57). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 15m (sunrise 08:41, sunset 16:56).
How high does the sun get in Paris?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 64.6° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 17.8° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Paris?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 52°) and sets in the northwest (308°); 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.