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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 June 13, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland, sunrise is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 9:24 PM (Europe/Zurich). The day lasts 15h 54m, solar noon is at 1:27 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:17 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:36 PM.
Local date
June 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+2
Updated hourly
Europe/Zurich
Today’s solar times in Zurich
Dawn
4:49 AM
Sunrise
5:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:17 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:36 PM
Sunset
9:24 PM
Dusk
10:04 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 54m
Solar noon
1:27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 13, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 54m |
| TomorrowJun 14, 2026 | 5:29 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 55m |
| +1 weekJun 20, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 57m |
| +1 monthJul 13, 2026 | 5:43 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 39m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zurich today?
On June 13, 2026, sunrise in Zurich, Switzerland is at 5:30 AM and sunset is at 9:24 PM (Europe/Zurich).
How long is the day in Zurich today?
Today in Zurich, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 54m.
When is golden hour in Zurich?
Morning golden hour in Zurich ends at 6:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:36 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zurich?
Solar noon in Zurich is at 1:27 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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