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Zurich Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Switzerland
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Zurich, Switzerland, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 12, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland, sunrise is at 7:40 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Europe/Zurich). The day lasts 11h 06m, solar noon is at 1:13 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:22 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
Local date
October 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Last refreshed
Oct 12, 2026, 4:01 AM
Today’s solar times in Zurich
Dawn
7:09 AM
Sunrise
7:40 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:22 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:04 PM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Dusk
7:17 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 06m
Solar noon
1:13 PM
Coordinates
47.3769, 8.5417
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 47.3769, longitude 8.5417, and the Europe/Zurich time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Zurich over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 12, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 06m |
| TomorrowOct 13, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 02m |
| +1 weekOct 19, 2026 | 7:50 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 43m |
| +1 monthNov 11, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 32m |
What these times mean
Zurich 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 Zurich throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:02 PM | 8h 53m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 17m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 51m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 8:14 PM | 13h 36m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 05m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 55m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 35m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 37m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 56m |
| November | 7:31 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 21m |
| December | 8:07 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 29m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:29 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
9:27 PM
June 20
Longest day
15h 57m
June 21
Shortest day
8h 27m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Zurich with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 12:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Aug 21, 2036 | 7:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 7:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 2:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 2:30 PM | 88.7% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zurich today?
On October 12, 2026, sunrise in Zurich, Switzerland is at 7:40 AM and sunset is at 6:46 PM (Europe/Zurich).
How long is the day in Zurich today?
Today in Zurich, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 06m.
When is golden hour in Zurich?
Morning golden hour in Zurich ends at 8:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zurich?
Solar noon in Zurich is at 1:13 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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