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Marseille Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | France
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Marseille, France, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Marseille, France, sunrise is at 7:49 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Europe/Paris). The day lasts 11h 14m, solar noon is at 1:26 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 2:01 PM
Today’s solar times in Marseille
Dawn
7:20 AM
Sunrise
7:49 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:24 PM
Sunset
7:02 PM
Dusk
7:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 14m
Solar noon
1:26 PM
Coordinates
43.2970, 5.3811
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.2970, longitude 5.3811, and the Europe/Paris time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Marseille over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 14m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 11m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 54m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 53m |
What these times mean
Marseille changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Marseille throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 19m |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 6:16 AM | 8:56 PM | 14h 40m |
| June | 5:58 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 23m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 9:18 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:44 PM | 13h 59m |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 44m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 00m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:58 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
9:24 PM
June 26
Longest day
15h 24m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 58m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Marseille with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 12:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jan 26, 2028 | 4:08 PM | 92.1% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 11:34 AM | 103.3% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Marseille today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Marseille, France is at 7:49 AM and sunset is at 7:02 PM (Europe/Paris).
How long is the day in Marseille today?
Today in Marseille, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 14m.
When is golden hour in Marseille?
Morning golden hour in Marseille ends at 8:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
What time is solar noon in Marseille?
Solar noon in Marseille is at 1:26 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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