Sunrise & sunset times in Nice, France
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 20:04 in Nice. All times are shown in the Europe/Paris timezone.
Today in Nice
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Golden hour in Nice 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 Nice when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nice (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nice’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:01 | 17:19 | 12:40 | 9h 17m |
| February | 07:29 | 18:00 | 12:45 | 10h 31m |
| March | 06:43 | 18:36 | 12:39 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:48 | 20:14 | 13:30 | 13h 25m |
| May | 06:05 | 20:49 | 13:27 | 14h 43m |
| June | 05:48 | 21:14 | 13:31 | 15h 25m |
| July | 06:03 | 21:10 | 13:36 | 15h 07m |
| August | 06:35 | 20:34 | 13:35 | 13h 59m |
| September | 07:10 | 19:41 | 13:26 | 12h 31m |
| October | 07:45 | 18:47 | 13:16 | 11h 02m |
| November | 07:24 | 17:05 | 12:15 | 9h 40m |
| December | 07:57 | 16:54 | 12:26 | 8h 56m |
Solar year in Nice (2026)
Day length in Nice swings by 6h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nice
Longest day in Nice: 15h 16m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 44m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 57m.
Moon tonight in Nice
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 Nice today?▼
The sun rises at 06:55 Europe/Paris in Nice, France today.
What time is sunset in Nice today?▼
The sun sets at 20:04 Europe/Paris in Nice today.
How long is the day in Nice today?▼
Daylight in Nice today lasts 13 hours and 9 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nice?▼
The morning golden hour in Nice runs from 06:25 to 07:33, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:26 to 20:34.
What is the timezone of Nice?▼
Nice 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 Nice?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nice is 21 June 2026, with 15h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nice?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nice is 21 December 2026, with 8h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nice?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nice swings by 6h 32m.