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Sun Times in Sète
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sète?
Sunrise in Sète on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 6:54 AM (Europe/Paris). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sète?
Sunset in Sète on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is at 8:42 PM (Europe/Paris). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sète?
Morning golden hour in Sète ends at 7:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:03 PM.
How long is the day in Sète?
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in Sète there are 13 hours and 47 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sète?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sète at 1:48 PM (Europe/Paris). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sète?
In Sète, sunset is at 8:42 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 10:29 PM (Europe/Paris). Civil twilight ends at 9:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sète?
Twilight in Sète lasts approximately 108 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Sète?
The earliest sunrise in Sète in 2026 is at 6:04 AM on June 8 (Europe/Paris). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sète?
The latest sunset in Sète in 2026 is at 9:30 PM on June 26 (Europe/Paris). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sète?
After sunset at 8:42 PM in Sète, civil twilight ends at 9:12 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 10:29 PM (Europe/Paris).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sète 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 Sète
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sète on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:14 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 32m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 7:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 6:21 AM | 9:02 PM | 14h 42m |
| June | 6:04 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 24m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 05m |
| August | 6:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 7:24 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:59 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:38 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 42m |
| December | 8:10 AM | 5:09 PM | 8h 59m |