Sunrise and sunset times in Saint-Denis (Réunion), 2026
In Saint-Denis (Réunion), Réunion (20.8823° S, 55.4504° E), the longest day of 2026 is 22 December: the sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 18:58, giving 13h 24m of daylight. The shortest is 21 June, with 10h 52m of daylight. Local time, Indian/Reunion time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Saint-Denis (Réunion)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:21 | 18:29 | 12h 07m | 69.2° | 91° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 06:54 | 17:45 | 10h 52m | 45.7° | 65° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:07 | 18:14 | 12h 07m | 69.3° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 05:34 | 18:58 | 13h 24m | 87.4° | 116° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Saint-Denis (Réunion), 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 | 05:15 | 05:40 | 12:21 | 87.9° | 19:02 | 19:27 | 13h 23m |
| 15 January | 05:25 | 05:49 | 12:27 | 89.8° | 19:05 | 19:29 | 13h 16m |
| 1 February | 05:37 | 06:00 | 12:31 | 86.2° | 19:02 | 19:25 | 13h 01m |
| 15 February | 05:45 | 06:08 | 12:32 | 81.7° | 18:55 | 19:18 | 12h 47m |
| 1 March | 05:52 | 06:15 | 12:30 | 76.7° | 18:45 | 19:07 | 12h 30m |
| 15 March | 05:58 | 06:20 | 12:27 | 71.2° | 18:33 | 18:55 | 12h 13m |
| 1 April | 06:03 | 06:25 | 12:22 | 64.5° | 18:18 | 18:40 | 11h 53m |
| 15 April | 06:07 | 06:29 | 12:18 | 59.3° | 18:06 | 18:28 | 11h 37m |
| 1 May | 06:12 | 06:35 | 12:15 | 54.0° | 17:55 | 18:18 | 11h 20m |
| 15 May | 06:17 | 06:40 | 12:14 | 50.2° | 17:48 | 18:11 | 11h 08m |
| 1 June | 06:23 | 06:47 | 12:16 | 47.1° | 17:44 | 18:08 | 10h 57m |
| 15 June | 06:28 | 06:52 | 12:18 | 45.8° | 17:44 | 18:08 | 10h 52m |
| 1 July | 06:31 | 06:55 | 12:22 | 46.0° | 17:48 | 18:12 | 10h 53m |
| 15 July | 06:31 | 06:54 | 12:24 | 47.6° | 17:53 | 18:17 | 10h 59m |
| 1 August | 06:26 | 06:49 | 12:24 | 51.2° | 18:00 | 18:23 | 11h 11m |
| 15 August | 06:18 | 06:41 | 12:22 | 55.1° | 18:04 | 18:27 | 11h 24m |
| 1 September | 06:05 | 06:27 | 12:18 | 60.9° | 18:09 | 18:31 | 11h 42m |
| 15 September | 05:52 | 06:14 | 12:13 | 66.2° | 18:12 | 18:34 | 11h 58m |
| 1 October | 05:37 | 05:59 | 12:07 | 72.4° | 18:16 | 18:38 | 12h 17m |
| 15 October | 05:24 | 05:47 | 12:04 | 77.7° | 18:20 | 18:43 | 12h 33m |
| 1 November | 05:12 | 05:35 | 12:01 | 83.6° | 18:28 | 18:51 | 12h 53m |
| 15 November | 05:05 | 05:29 | 12:02 | 87.6° | 18:36 | 18:59 | 13h 06m |
| 1 December | 05:03 | 05:28 | 12:07 | 89.1° | 18:46 | 19:10 | 13h 18m |
| 15 December | 05:06 | 05:31 | 12:13 | 87.6° | 18:55 | 19:19 | 13h 24m |
Terrain around Saint-Denis (Réunion)
The terrain around Saint-Denis (Réunion) rises up to 11.2° above the horizon (towards the southwest). On 21 December, the sun appears at 05:40 instead of 05:34 and disappears at 18:08 instead of 18:58: 0h 55m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 05:53 | 05:58 | 19:04 | 18:17 | 12h 20m |
| 21 February | 06:11 | 06:13 | 18:51 | 18:06 | 11h 54m |
| 21 March | 06:22 | 06:23 | 18:28 | 17:52 | 11h 30m |
| 21 April | 06:31 | 06:33 | 18:01 | 17:34 | 11h 02m |
| 21 May | 06:43 | 06:44 | 17:46 | 17:31 | 10h 48m |
| 21 June | 06:54 | 06:55 | 17:45 | 17:31 | 10h 37m |
| 21 July | 06:53 | 06:54 | 17:55 | 17:41 | 10h 48m |
| 21 August | 06:36 | 06:37 | 18:06 | 17:39 | 11h 03m |
| 21 September | 06:08 | 06:10 | 18:13 | 17:37 | 11h 28m |
| 21 October | 05:42 | 05:44 | 18:23 | 17:38 | 11h 55m |
| 21 November | 05:28 | 05:33 | 18:39 | 17:52 | 12h 20m |
| 21 December | 05:34 | 05:40 | 18:58 | 18:08 | 12h 29m |
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 Saint-Denis (Réunion)?
In 2026, the sun rises in Saint-Denis (Réunion) between 05:27 (on 27 November) and 06:55 (on 5 July), local time (Indian/Reunion). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 06:54; at the December solstice, it is at 05:34.
What time is sunset in Saint-Denis (Réunion)?
In 2026, sunset in Saint-Denis (Réunion) ranges from 17:44 (on 6 June) to 19:05 (on 15 January), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Saint-Denis (Réunion)?
It is 22 December 2026, with 13h 24m between sunrise (05:34) and sunset (18:58). The shortest day is 21 June, with 10h 52m (sunrise 06:54, sunset 17:45).
How high does the sun get in Saint-Denis (Réunion)?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 16 January) and 45.7° at its lowest (on 21 June).
In which direction does the sun rise in Saint-Denis (Réunion)?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 91°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 65°) and sets in the west-northwest (295°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (116°) and sets in the west-southwest (244°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Indian/Reunion time zone, which does not observe 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.