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Sun Times in Lyon 01
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lyon 01?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lyon 01 (Europe/Paris). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lyon 01?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lyon 01 (Europe/Paris). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lyon 01?
Golden hour times for Lyon 01 are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Lyon 01?
The day length for Lyon 01 is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lyon 01?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lyon 01 is shown in the times above (Europe/Paris). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lyon 01?
Sunset and dusk times for Lyon 01 are displayed above (Europe/Paris). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Lyon 01?
Twilight duration in Lyon 01 varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Lyon 01?
The earliest sunrise in Lyon 01 in 2026 is at 5:50 AM on June 10 (Europe/Paris). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Lyon 01?
The latest sunset in Lyon 01 in 2026 is at 9:34 PM on June 21 (Europe/Paris). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lyon 01?
After sunset in Lyon 01, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Lyon 01 shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Lyon 01
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lyon 01 on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:17 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 32m |
| May | 6:09 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 56m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 9:32 PM | 15h 42m |
| July | 6:05 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 22m |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 33m |
| October | 7:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 58m |
| November | 7:40 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 29m |
| December | 8:14 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 42m |