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Nice Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | France
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Nice, France, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Nice, France, sunrise is at 7:07 AM and sunset is at 7:49 PM (Europe/Paris). The day lasts 12h 42m, solar noon is at 1:28 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:45 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:11 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 7:53 AM
Today’s solar times in Nice
Dawn
6:38 AM
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:45 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:11 PM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Dusk
8:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 42m
Solar noon
1:28 PM
Coordinates
43.7102, 7.2620
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.7102, longitude 7.2620, and the Europe/Paris time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Nice over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 42m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 39m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 21m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 13m |
What these times mean
Nice 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 Nice throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 17m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 6:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 43m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 9:15 PM | 15h 26m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 7:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:45 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 04m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 42m |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 57m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:49 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
9:18 PM
June 25
Longest day
15h 27m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 55m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Nice 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% |
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nice today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Nice, France is at 7:07 AM and sunset is at 7:49 PM (Europe/Paris).
How long is the day in Nice today?
Today in Nice, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 42m.
When is golden hour in Nice?
Morning golden hour in Nice ends at 7:45 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:11 PM.
What time is solar noon in Nice?
Solar noon in Nice is at 1:28 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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