Dune du Pilat: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Dune du Pilat, France, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:09 and sets at 19:34. The day length is 11h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 13:52.
Dune du Pilat: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dune du Pilat at 13:52 – 1 h 52 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 15 at 06:19, the latest on January 2 at 08:41.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 17:24 and latest on June 26 at 21:54.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 45 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dune du Pilat 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 | 17:50 | 9 h 12 min | west-southwest 241° | 89 h |
| Feb | 08:05 | 18:33 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 253° | 117 h |
| Mar | 07:17 | 19:10 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 170 h |
| Apr | 07:21 | 20:49 | 13 h 29 min | west-northwest 285° | 186 h |
| May | 06:37 | 21:25 | 14 h 49 min | west-northwest 298° | 220 h |
| Jun | 06:19 | 21:51 | 15 h 33 min | northwest 305° | 237 h |
| Jul | 06:33 | 21:47 | 15 h 14 min | west-northwest 302° | 256 h |
| Aug | 07:07 | 21:10 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 291° | 248 h |
| Sep | 07:43 | 20:15 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 208 h |
| Oct | 08:19 | 19:20 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 259° | 150 h |
| Nov | 08:01 | 17:37 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 244° | 100 h |
| Dec | 08:34 | 17:25 | 8 h 51 min | west-southwest 237° | 84 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 68° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 256 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 84 – 2,065 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bordeaux, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Dune du Pilat
Morning: 07:52–08:48 · Evening: 18:55–19:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dune du Pilat, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:52 to 08:48. The evening golden hour extends from 18:55 to 19:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dune du Pilat
Morning: 07:40–07:52 · Evening: 19:52–20:03
The Blue Hour in Dune du Pilat offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:40 to 07:52, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:52 to 20:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dune du Pilat
Dune du Pilat is located at a latitude of 44.59° and a longitude of -1.21°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dune du Pilat vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dune du Pilat
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dune du Pilat. 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 Dune du Pilat, with up to 15h 34m 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 Dune du Pilat 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 Dune du Pilat brings the shortest days with only 8h 49m 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 Dune du Pilat
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dune du Pilat (44.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dune du Pilat
When does the sun rise in Dune du Pilat today?
Today the sun rises in Dune du Pilat at 08:09 and sets at 19:34.
How long is the day in Dune du Pilat today?
The day lasts 11h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dune du Pilat today?
In the morning from 07:52–08:48, in the evening from 18:55–19:52.
When is the longest day in Dune du Pilat?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 34m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 49m.
When does it get dark in Dune du Pilat today?
It is dark from 20:03, fully dark from 21:11.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dune du Pilat. All times are in local time. How it is calculated