Sunrise and sunset times in Zermatt, 2026
In Zermatt, Switzerland (46.0207° N, 7.7491° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 21:23, giving 15h 45m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 38m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Zurich time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Zermatt
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:32 | 18:41 | 12h 09m | 43.9° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:38 | 21:23 | 15h 45m | 67.4° | 54° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:17 | 19:24 | 12h 08m | 43.8° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:07 | 16:46 | 8h 38m | 20.6° | 124° (southeast) |
Sun times in Zermatt, 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 | 07:36 | 08:11 | 12:32 | 21.0° | 16:54 | 17:28 | 8h 43m |
| 15 January | 07:33 | 08:07 | 12:38 | 22.9° | 17:10 | 17:43 | 9h 03m |
| 1 February | 07:19 | 07:51 | 12:42 | 27.0° | 17:34 | 18:06 | 9h 43m |
| 15 February | 07:01 | 07:31 | 12:43 | 31.4° | 17:54 | 18:25 | 10h 23m |
| 1 March | 06:38 | 07:08 | 12:41 | 36.5° | 18:15 | 18:45 | 11h 07m |
| 15 March | 06:12 | 06:41 | 12:37 | 42.0° | 18:34 | 19:04 | 11h 53m |
| 1 April | 06:39 | 07:09 | 13:32 | 48.6° | 19:57 | 20:27 | 12h 48m |
| 15 April | 06:11 | 06:43 | 13:29 | 53.9° | 20:15 | 20:47 | 13h 33m |
| 1 May | 05:43 | 06:16 | 13:26 | 59.2° | 20:36 | 21:10 | 14h 21m |
| 15 May | 05:21 | 05:57 | 13:25 | 62.9° | 20:54 | 21:29 | 14h 57m |
| 1 June | 05:04 | 05:41 | 13:26 | 66.1° | 21:12 | 21:49 | 15h 31m |
| 15 June | 04:59 | 05:37 | 13:29 | 67.3° | 21:21 | 22:00 | 15h 44m |
| 1 July | 05:03 | 05:42 | 13:32 | 67.1° | 21:23 | 22:01 | 15h 42m |
| 15 July | 05:15 | 05:52 | 13:35 | 65.5° | 21:16 | 21:53 | 15h 24m |
| 1 August | 05:36 | 06:11 | 13:35 | 61.9° | 20:58 | 21:33 | 14h 48m |
| 15 August | 05:55 | 06:28 | 13:33 | 57.9° | 20:37 | 21:10 | 14h 10m |
| 1 September | 06:18 | 06:49 | 13:29 | 52.2° | 20:07 | 20:38 | 13h 18m |
| 15 September | 06:36 | 07:06 | 13:24 | 46.9° | 19:40 | 20:10 | 12h 34m |
| 1 October | 06:57 | 07:27 | 13:18 | 40.7° | 19:09 | 19:39 | 11h 42m |
| 15 October | 07:15 | 07:45 | 13:14 | 35.4° | 18:43 | 19:13 | 10h 57m |
| 1 November | 06:38 | 07:09 | 12:12 | 29.5° | 17:15 | 17:46 | 10h 06m |
| 15 November | 06:56 | 07:29 | 12:13 | 25.5° | 16:57 | 17:29 | 9h 28m |
| 1 December | 07:16 | 07:50 | 12:18 | 22.2° | 16:45 | 17:19 | 8h 55m |
| 15 December | 07:29 | 08:04 | 12:24 | 20.7° | 16:44 | 17:18 | 8h 40m |
Terrain around Zermatt
The terrain around Zermatt rises up to 31.7° above the horizon (towards the northwest). On 21 June, the sun appears at 07:51 instead of 05:38 and disappears at 18:26 instead of 21:23: 5h 09m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:02 | 10:58 | 17:18 | 15:47 | 4h 50m |
| 21 February | 07:22 | 10:21 | 18:03 | 16:34 | 5h 53m |
| 21 March | 06:30 | 09:06 | 18:42 | 16:38 | 7h 33m |
| 21 April | 06:32 | 08:54 | 20:23 | 17:54 | 9h 01m |
| 21 May | 05:50 | 08:03 | 21:01 | 18:07 | 10h 05m |
| 21 June | 05:38 | 07:51 | 21:23 | 18:26 | 10h 36m |
| 21 July | 05:58 | 08:11 | 21:11 | 18:18 | 10h 08m |
| 21 August | 06:35 | 08:58 | 20:27 | 17:59 | 9h 02m |
| 21 September | 07:14 | 09:50 | 19:28 | 17:24 | 7h 35m |
| 21 October | 07:53 | 10:54 | 18:32 | 16:43 | 5h 50m |
| 21 November | 07:37 | 10:34 | 16:51 | 15:20 | 4h 47m |
| 21 December | 08:07 | 11:11 | 16:46 | 15:09 | 3h 59m |
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 Zermatt?
In 2026, the sun rises in Zermatt between 05:37 (on 15 June) and 08:11 (on 2 January), local time (Europe/Zurich). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:38; at the December solstice, it is at 08:07.
What time is sunset in Zermatt?
In 2026, sunset in Zermatt ranges from 16:43 (on 10 December) to 21:24 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Zermatt?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 45m between sunrise (05:38) and sunset (21:23). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 38m (sunrise 08:07, sunset 16:46).
How high does the sun get in Zermatt?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 67.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 20.6° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Zermatt?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 54°) and sets in the northwest (306°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (124°) and sets in the southwest (236°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Zurich 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.