Chenonceau Castle: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Chenonceau Castle, France, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:02 and sets at 19:23. The day length is 11h 21m. Solar noon is reached at 13:43.
Chenonceau Castle: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Chenonceau Castle at 13:43 – 1 h 43 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:58, the latest on January 1 at 08:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 10 at 17:05 and latest on June 25 at 21:56.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.
Chenonceau Castle through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:38 | 17:32 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 239° | 68 h |
| Feb | 08:01 | 18:19 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 252° | 95 h |
| Mar | 07:08 | 19:01 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 148 h |
| Apr | 07:07 | 20:44 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 286° | 187 h |
| May | 06:19 | 21:25 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 300° | 214 h |
| Jun | 05:58 | 21:53 | 15 h 55 min | northwest 307° | 228 h |
| Jul | 06:14 | 21:48 | 15 h 34 min | west-northwest 304° | 247 h |
| Aug | 06:52 | 21:07 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 292° | 237 h |
| Sep | 07:33 | 20:07 | 12 h 35 min | west 275° | 191 h |
| Oct | 08:13 | 19:08 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 258° | 122 h |
| Nov | 07:59 | 17:20 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 243° | 78 h |
| Dec | 08:35 | 17:05 | 8 h 30 min | southwest 235° | 64 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 71° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 247 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 64 – 1,879 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tours, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Chenonceau Castle
Morning: 07:43–08:43 · Evening: 18:42–19:42
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chenonceau Castle, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:43 to 08:43. The evening golden hour extends from 18:42 to 19:42. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Chenonceau Castle
Morning: 07:32–07:43 · Evening: 19:42–19:54
The Blue Hour in Chenonceau Castle offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:32 to 07:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:42 to 19:54, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Chenonceau Castle
Chenonceau Castle is located at a latitude of 47.32° and a longitude of 1.07°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chenonceau Castle vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Chenonceau Castle
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chenonceau Castle. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Chenonceau Castle, with up to 15h 57m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Chenonceau Castle sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Chenonceau Castle brings the shortest days with only 8h 28m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Chenonceau Castle
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chenonceau Castle (47.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 21m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Chenonceau Castle
When does the sun rise in Chenonceau Castle today?
Today the sun rises in Chenonceau Castle at 08:02 and sets at 19:23.
How long is the day in Chenonceau Castle today?
The day lasts 11h 21m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chenonceau Castle today?
In the morning from 07:43–08:43, in the evening from 18:42–19:42.
When is the longest day in Chenonceau Castle?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 57m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 28m.
When does it get dark in Chenonceau Castle today?
It is dark from 19:54, fully dark from 21:05.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Chenonceau Castle. All times are in local time. How it is calculated