Sunrise & sunset
Sun times and day length, for your city or your coordinates.
- Instant
- Free
- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
What time does the sun rise where you are?
For a golden-hour photo, a sunrise on a hike or simply to know when it gets dark, this tool gives sunrise, sunset, solar noon and day length. Pick a preset city or enter your exact coordinates.
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Choose the place
A city from the list, or your latitude and longitude.
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Choose the date
Today by default, or any day.
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Read the times
Sunrise, sunset, solar noon and day length are shown.
Day length changes with latitude
| Moment | At the equator | At 48° N (Paris) |
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| Equinox (Mar/Sep) | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 12 h |
| Summer solstice (Jun) | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 16 h |
| Winter solstice (Dec) | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 8 h 15 |
Computed with the NOAA algorithm, converted to the city’s time zone (daylight saving included). Refraction and terrain can shift the actual moment by a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the time computed for my city?
The tool first computes the UTC time of sunrise and sunset with the NOAA algorithm (latitude, longitude, date), then converts it to the chosen city’s time zone — daylight saving included. For custom coordinates, the time is shown in your local zone.
Why is day length 12 h at the equinoxes?
At the equinoxes (around 20 March and 23 September), the Sun crosses the celestial equator: it lights both hemispheres equally, and everywhere on Earth the day lasts about 12 hours. It is the only time when latitude barely matters.
What are polar day and night?
Beyond the polar circles (66.5° latitude), the Sun can stay below the horizon for days (polar night) or permanently above it (polar day, or midnight sun). The tool detects this and reports it instead of a time.
How accurate is the result?
The NOAA algorithm is accurate to about a minute at moderate latitudes. Atmospheric refraction, altitude and local terrain can shift the actual moment by a few minutes — a mountain horizon brings sunset forward.