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Paris Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | France
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Paris, France, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Paris, France, sunrise is at 7:22 AM and sunset is at 8:15 PM (Europe/Paris). The day lasts 12h 53m, solar noon is at 1:48 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:04 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
Today’s solar times in Paris
Dawn
6:50 AM
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:04 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:33 PM
Sunset
8:15 PM
Dusk
8:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 53m
Solar noon
1:48 PM
Coordinates
48.8534, 2.3488
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 48.8534, longitude 2.3488, and the Europe/Paris time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Paris over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 7:22 AM | 8:15 PM | 12h 53m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 49m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 28m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 06m |
What these times mean
Paris 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 Paris throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:40 AM | 5:21 PM | 8h 42m |
| February | 8:00 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 11m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 50m |
| April | 7:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 13h 41m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 9:26 PM | 15h 15m |
| June | 5:47 AM | 9:56 PM | 16h 09m |
| July | 6:04 AM | 9:51 PM | 15h 47m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 25m |
| September | 7:28 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 39m |
| October | 8:11 AM | 7:03 PM | 10h 52m |
| November | 8:00 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 12m |
| December | 8:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 8h 17m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:47 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
9:59 PM
June 22
Longest day
16h 11m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 15m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Paris 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% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paris today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Paris, France is at 7:22 AM and sunset is at 8:15 PM (Europe/Paris).
How long is the day in Paris today?
Today in Paris, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 53m.
When is golden hour in Paris?
Morning golden hour in Paris ends at 8:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Paris?
Solar noon in Paris is at 1:48 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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