Sunrise and sunset times in Zurich, 2026
In Zurich, Switzerland (47.3769° N, 8.5417° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:29 and sets at 21:26, giving 15h 57m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 8h 27m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Zurich time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Zurich
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:29 | 18:38 | 12h 09m | 42.6° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:29 | 21:26 | 15h 57m | 66.1° | 53° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:13 | 19:21 | 12h 08m | 42.5° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:10 | 16:37 | 8h 27m | 19.2° | 125° (southeast) |
Sun times in Zurich, 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 | 07:37 | 08:13 | 12:29 | 19.7° | 16:45 | 17:21 | 8h 33m |
| 15 January | 07:34 | 08:08 | 12:35 | 21.6° | 17:02 | 17:36 | 8h 54m |
| 1 February | 07:19 | 07:51 | 12:39 | 25.6° | 17:27 | 18:00 | 9h 36m |
| 15 February | 06:59 | 07:31 | 12:39 | 30.1° | 17:49 | 18:20 | 10h 18m |
| 1 March | 06:35 | 07:06 | 12:38 | 35.2° | 18:10 | 18:41 | 11h 04m |
| 15 March | 06:08 | 06:39 | 12:34 | 40.6° | 18:31 | 19:01 | 11h 52m |
| 1 April | 06:33 | 07:05 | 13:29 | 47.3° | 19:55 | 20:26 | 12h 50m |
| 15 April | 06:05 | 06:37 | 13:25 | 52.5° | 20:14 | 20:47 | 13h 37m |
| 1 May | 05:35 | 06:09 | 13:22 | 57.8° | 20:37 | 21:11 | 14h 28m |
| 15 May | 05:13 | 05:49 | 13:22 | 61.6° | 20:55 | 21:32 | 15h 06m |
| 1 June | 04:54 | 05:33 | 13:23 | 64.7° | 21:14 | 21:53 | 15h 41m |
| 15 June | 04:48 | 05:28 | 13:26 | 66.0° | 21:24 | 22:04 | 15h 56m |
| 1 July | 04:53 | 05:33 | 13:29 | 65.7° | 21:26 | 22:06 | 15h 53m |
| 15 July | 05:05 | 05:44 | 13:31 | 64.1° | 21:18 | 21:57 | 15h 34m |
| 1 August | 05:28 | 06:03 | 13:32 | 60.6° | 20:59 | 21:35 | 14h 56m |
| 15 August | 05:48 | 06:22 | 13:30 | 56.6° | 20:37 | 21:11 | 14h 16m |
| 1 September | 06:12 | 06:44 | 13:25 | 50.8° | 20:06 | 20:37 | 13h 22m |
| 15 September | 06:32 | 07:03 | 13:21 | 45.6° | 19:38 | 20:08 | 12h 35m |
| 1 October | 06:54 | 07:24 | 13:15 | 39.4° | 19:05 | 19:36 | 11h 41m |
| 15 October | 07:13 | 07:44 | 13:11 | 34.0° | 18:38 | 19:09 | 10h 54m |
| 1 November | 06:37 | 07:09 | 12:09 | 28.1° | 17:09 | 17:41 | 10h 00m |
| 15 November | 06:56 | 07:30 | 12:10 | 24.1° | 16:50 | 17:23 | 9h 20m |
| 1 December | 07:17 | 07:52 | 12:14 | 20.8° | 16:37 | 17:12 | 8h 45m |
| 15 December | 07:30 | 08:06 | 12:20 | 19.4° | 16:35 | 17:11 | 8h 29m |
Terrain around Zurich
The terrain around Zurich rises up to 7.7° above the horizon (towards the northeast). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:21 instead of 05:29 and disappears at 21:16 instead of 21:26: 1h 01m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:03 | 08:23 | 17:10 | 16:33 | 8h 11m |
| 21 February | 07:20 | 07:45 | 17:58 | 17:37 | 9h 53m |
| 21 March | 06:27 | 06:56 | 18:39 | 18:26 | 11h 31m |
| 21 April | 06:26 | 07:02 | 20:23 | 20:16 | 13h 15m |
| 21 May | 05:42 | 06:32 | 21:03 | 20:56 | 14h 25m |
| 21 June | 05:29 | 06:21 | 21:26 | 21:16 | 14h 56m |
| 21 July | 05:50 | 06:41 | 21:13 | 21:06 | 14h 26m |
| 21 August | 06:29 | 07:06 | 20:27 | 20:20 | 13h 15m |
| 21 September | 07:11 | 07:40 | 19:25 | 19:12 | 11h 33m |
| 21 October | 07:52 | 08:17 | 18:27 | 18:05 | 9h 49m |
| 21 November | 07:38 | 07:58 | 16:44 | 16:06 | 8h 09m |
| 21 December | 08:10 | 08:27 | 16:37 | 16:00 | 7h 34m |
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 Zurich?
In 2026, the sun rises in Zurich between 05:28 (on 16 June) and 08:13 (on 1 January), local time (Europe/Zurich). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:29; at the December solstice, it is at 08:10.
What time is sunset in Zurich?
In 2026, sunset in Zurich ranges from 16:35 (on 11 December) to 21:26 (on 26 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Zurich?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 57m between sunrise (05:29) and sunset (21:26). The shortest day is 21 December, with 8h 27m (sunrise 08:10, sunset 16:37).
How high does the sun get in Zurich?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 66.1° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 19.2° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Zurich?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 53°) and sets in the northwest (307°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (125°) and sets in the southwest (235°).
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.