Sunrise & sunset times in Paris, France
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:46 and sets at 21:55 in Paris. All times are shown in the Europe/Paris timezone.
Today in Paris
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Golden hour in Paris 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 Paris when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Paris (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Paris’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:38 | 17:21 | 12:59 | 8h 42m |
| February | 07:58 | 18:11 | 13:04 | 10h 12m |
| March | 07:04 | 18:55 | 12:59 | 11h 51m |
| April | 07:00 | 20:42 | 13:50 | 13h 42m |
| May | 06:09 | 21:25 | 13:46 | 15h 16m |
| June | 05:46 | 21:55 | 13:51 | 16h 09m |
| July | 06:03 | 21:49 | 13:56 | 15h 46m |
| August | 06:43 | 21:06 | 13:55 | 14h 22m |
| September | 07:27 | 20:03 | 13:45 | 12h 36m |
| October | 08:10 | 19:01 | 13:36 | 10h 50m |
| November | 07:59 | 17:10 | 12:35 | 9h 10m |
| December | 08:37 | 16:54 | 12:45 | 8h 16m |
Solar year in Paris (2026)
Day length in Paris swings by 7h 56m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Paris
Longest day in Paris: 15h 58m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 2m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 56m.
Moon tonight in Paris
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Paris today?▼
The sun rises at 05:46 Europe/Paris in Paris, France today.
What time is sunset in Paris today?▼
The sun sets at 21:55 Europe/Paris in Paris today.
How long is the day in Paris today?▼
Daylight in Paris today lasts 16 hours and 9 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Paris?▼
The morning golden hour in Paris runs from 05:04 to 06:36, and the evening golden hour runs from 21:05 to 22:38.
What is the timezone of Paris?▼
Paris 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 Paris?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Paris is 21 June 2026, with 16h 11m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Paris?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Paris is 21 December 2026, with 8h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Paris?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Paris swings by 7h 56m.