Sunrise & sunset times in Lyon, France
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:02 and sets at 20:16 in Lyon. All times are shown in the Europe/Paris timezone.
Today in Lyon
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Golden hour in Lyon today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Lyon when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Lyon (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Lyon’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:17 | 17:22 | 12:49 | 9h 04m |
| February | 07:42 | 18:07 | 12:54 | 10h 24m |
| March | 06:53 | 18:46 | 12:49 | 11h 52m |
| April | 06:55 | 20:27 | 13:40 | 13h 31m |
| May | 06:09 | 21:05 | 13:36 | 14h 55m |
| June | 05:50 | 21:32 | 13:41 | 15h 41m |
| July | 06:05 | 21:27 | 13:46 | 15h 21m |
| August | 06:40 | 20:48 | 13:45 | 14h 08m |
| September | 07:18 | 19:52 | 13:35 | 12h 33m |
| October | 07:57 | 18:55 | 13:26 | 10h 58m |
| November | 07:40 | 17:09 | 12:25 | 9h 29m |
| December | 08:14 | 16:56 | 12:35 | 8h 42m |
Solar year in Lyon (2026)
Day length in Lyon swings by 7h 03m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Lyon
Longest day in Lyon: 15h 32m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 28m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 1m.
Moon tonight in Lyon
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Lyon today?▼
The sun rises at 07:02 Europe/Paris in Lyon, France today.
What time is sunset in Lyon today?▼
The sun sets at 20:16 Europe/Paris in Lyon today.
How long is the day in Lyon today?▼
Daylight in Lyon today lasts 13 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lyon?▼
The morning golden hour in Lyon runs from 06:32 to 07:42, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:37 to 20:47.
What is the timezone of Lyon?▼
Lyon uses the Europe/Paris timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Lyon?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Lyon is 21 June 2026, with 15h 43m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Lyon?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Lyon is 21 December 2026, with 8h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Lyon?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Lyon swings by 7h 03m.