Sunrise & sunset times in Zürich, Switzerland
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 20:04 in Zürich. All times are shown in the Europe/Zurich timezone.
Today in Zürich
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Golden hour in Zürich 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 Zürich when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zürich (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zürich’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 17:02 | 12:35 | 8h 53m |
| February | 07:31 | 17:49 | 12:39 | 10h 18m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:31 | 12:34 | 11h 52m |
| April | 06:37 | 20:14 | 13:25 | 13h 37m |
| May | 05:49 | 20:55 | 13:22 | 15h 06m |
| June | 05:28 | 21:24 | 13:26 | 15h 55m |
| July | 05:44 | 21:18 | 13:31 | 15h 34m |
| August | 06:22 | 20:37 | 13:30 | 14h 15m |
| September | 07:03 | 19:38 | 13:21 | 12h 35m |
| October | 07:44 | 18:38 | 13:11 | 10h 54m |
| November | 07:30 | 16:50 | 12:10 | 9h 20m |
| December | 08:06 | 16:35 | 12:20 | 8h 29m |
Solar year in Zürich (2026)
Day length in Zürich swings by 7h 29m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zürich
Longest day in Zürich: 15h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 4m.
Moon tonight in Zürich
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 Zürich today?▼
The sun rises at 06:45 Europe/Zurich in Zürich, Switzerland today.
What time is sunset in Zürich today?▼
The sun sets at 20:04 Europe/Zurich in Zürich today.
How long is the day in Zürich today?▼
Daylight in Zürich today lasts 13 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zürich?▼
The morning golden hour in Zürich runs from 06:14 to 07:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:23 to 20:35.
What is the timezone of Zürich?▼
Zürich uses the Europe/Zurich timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Zürich?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zürich is 21 June 2026, with 15h 57m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zürich?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zürich is 21 December 2026, with 8h 28m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zürich?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zürich swings by 7h 29m.