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Sun Times in Poitiers
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Poitiers?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Poitiers (Europe/Paris). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Poitiers?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Poitiers (Europe/Paris). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Poitiers?
Golden hour times for Poitiers 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 Poitiers?
The day length for Poitiers is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Poitiers?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Poitiers is shown in the times above (Europe/Paris). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Poitiers?
Sunset and dusk times for Poitiers 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 Poitiers?
Twilight duration in Poitiers 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 Poitiers?
The earliest sunrise in Poitiers in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 13 (Europe/Paris). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Poitiers?
The latest sunset in Poitiers in 2026 is at 9:56 PM on June 24 (Europe/Paris). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Poitiers?
After sunset in Poitiers, 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 Poitiers 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 Poitiers
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Poitiers on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:38 AM | 5:37 PM | 8h 59m |
| February | 8:02 AM | 6:23 PM | 10h 21m |
| March | 7:11 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 8:46 PM | 13h 35m |
| May | 6:24 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 01m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 9:53 PM | 15h 49m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 9:48 PM | 15h 28m |
| August | 6:56 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 12m |
| September | 7:36 AM | 8:10 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 8:16 AM | 7:12 PM | 10h 56m |
| November | 8:00 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 25m |
| December | 8:35 AM | 5:11 PM | 8h 36m |