Sunrise in Paris on June 21, 2026

June 21, 2026

Today the sun rises in Paris at 05:48 and sets at 21:58, giving 16h 11m of daylight.

   Sunrise 
 05:48     52° NE 
  Sunset 
 21:58     309° NW 
  Day length 
16h 11m
  Solar noon 
 13:53     64.6° 
 

Times shown in Europe/Paris · CEST · UTC+02:00

Morning blue hour 05:05 05:22

Morning golden hour 05:52 06:38

Evening golden hour 21:08 21:54

Evening blue hour 22:24 22:41

Twilight phases

Sun, Jun 21, 2026

Twilight is the period before sunrise and after sunset when the sky is lit by scattered sunlight. There are three phases, each defined by how far the sun is below the horizon.

Sun alt / az 56.3° 309° NW

Sky phase Daylight

Now 12:00

05:48 Sunrise

13:53 Solar noon

21:58 Sunset

Night Astronomical twilight Nautical twilight Civil twilight Golden hour Daylight

Sunrise 05:48
Solar noon 13:53
Sunset 21:58

Sun direction and altitude

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west — but the exact compass direction shifts with the seasons. At the solstices the difference can be 50° or more.

Sunrise: 52° NE Sunset: 309° NW Max altitude at noon: 64.6° above horizon

Sun path over the day

A polar view of the sun's path across the sky today as seen from Paris. The outer ring is the horizon; the centre is directly overhead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What time does the sun rise in Paris today?

The sun rises in Paris today at 05:48 (Europe/Paris).

What time does the sun set in Paris today?

The sun sets in Paris today at 21:58 (Europe/Paris).

How long is the day in Paris today?

Today's day length in Paris is 16h 11m, with 0 min longer than yesterday compared to yesterday.

What is the golden hour in Paris?

Golden hour in Paris today runs from 05:52 to 06:38 in the morning and from 21:08 to 21:54 in the evening — when the sun is low and warm.

In which direction does the sun rise in Paris?

Today the sun rises 52° east of north in Paris (approximately NE) and sets at 309° (NW).

Does Paris observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Paris uses Europe/Paris, with the next DST transition on October 25, 2026.

When is the sun highest in Paris today?

The sun reaches its highest point over Paris today at 13:53 (Europe/Paris), climbing to an altitude of 64.6° above the horizon.

When is the blue hour in Paris?

Blue hour in Paris runs from 05:05 to 05:22 before sunrise and from 22:24 to 22:41 after sunset — the cool, photogenic window right before sunrise and after sunset.

What is the difference between civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight?

Civil twilight covers the sun between 0° and 6° below the horizon; nautical twilight is 6° to 12°; astronomical twilight is 12° to 18°. After astronomical twilight the sky is fully dark.

Why does the day length change during the year?

Earth's rotational axis is tilted about 23.5° relative to its orbit, so as the planet circles the sun each hemisphere faces toward the sun for part of the year and away for the other. That tilt is why days grow longer around each summer solstice and shorter around each winter solstice — the effect is strongest near the poles and vanishes at the equator.

Data source

Times computed with the NOAA / SunCalc solar-geometry model. Sea-level horizon is assumed; local terrain and buildings may shift actual times by several minutes.

Sunrise JSON API https://worldstats.org/api/sunrise/paris-fr

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