Sunrise & sunset times in Nantes, France
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 07:26 and sets at 20:44 in Nantes. All times are shown in the Europe/Paris timezone.
Today in Nantes
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Golden hour in Nantes 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 Nantes when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nantes (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nantes’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:48 | 17:43 | 13:15 | 8h 54m |
| February | 08:11 | 18:30 | 13:20 | 10h 18m |
| March | 07:19 | 19:11 | 13:15 | 11h 52m |
| April | 07:18 | 20:55 | 14:06 | 13h 36m |
| May | 06:30 | 21:35 | 14:02 | 15h 05m |
| June | 06:09 | 22:03 | 14:06 | 15h 54m |
| July | 06:25 | 21:58 | 14:12 | 15h 32m |
| August | 07:02 | 21:17 | 14:10 | 14h 14m |
| September | 07:43 | 20:18 | 14:01 | 12h 34m |
| October | 08:24 | 19:18 | 13:51 | 10h 54m |
| November | 08:10 | 17:31 | 12:50 | 9h 21m |
| December | 08:46 | 17:16 | 13:01 | 8h 30m |
Solar year in Nantes (2026)
Day length in Nantes swings by 7h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nantes
Longest day in Nantes: 15h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 4m.
Moon tonight in Nantes
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 Nantes today?▼
The sun rises at 07:26 Europe/Paris in Nantes, France today.
What time is sunset in Nantes today?▼
The sun sets at 20:44 Europe/Paris in Nantes today.
How long is the day in Nantes today?▼
Daylight in Nantes today lasts 13 hours and 17 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nantes?▼
The morning golden hour in Nantes runs from 06:54 to 08:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:03 to 21:15.
What is the timezone of Nantes?▼
Nantes 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 Nantes?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nantes is 21 June 2026, with 15h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nantes?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nantes is 21 December 2026, with 8h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nantes?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nantes swings by 7h 27m.