Sunrise and Sunset in Marseille Today
In Marseille, France, the sun rises today on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 07:22 and sets at 17:21. The day length is 9h 59m. Solar noon is reached at 12:22.
Marseille: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Marseille at 12:22 – 22 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:57, the latest on January 2 at 08:10.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 17:02 and latest on June 26 at 21:22.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 26 min more daylight than the shortest.
Marseille 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 | 08:07 | 17:28 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 241° | 147 h |
| Feb | 07:36 | 18:09 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 254° | 173 h |
| Mar | 06:50 | 18:44 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 234 h |
| Apr | 06:56 | 20:21 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 285° | 250 h |
| May | 06:14 | 20:55 | 14 h 41 min | west-northwest 297° | 298 h |
| Jun | 05:57 | 21:20 | 15 h 23 min | northwest 304° | 337 h |
| Jul | 06:11 | 21:16 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 301° | 372 h |
| Aug | 06:43 | 20:41 | 13 h 58 min | west-northwest 290° | 333 h |
| Sep | 07:17 | 19:48 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 263 h |
| Oct | 07:52 | 18:55 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 196 h |
| Nov | 07:31 | 17:14 | 9 h 43 min | west-southwest 245° | 150 h |
| Dec | 08:03 | 17:03 | 9 h 0 min | west-southwest 238° | 138 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 372 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 138 – 2,891 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Marseille, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Marseille
Morning: 07:03–08:04 · Evening: 16:39–17:40
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Marseille, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:03 to 08:04. The evening golden hour extends from 16:39 to 17:40. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Marseille
Morning: 06:52–07:03 · Evening: 17:40–17:51
The Blue Hour in Marseille offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:52 to 07:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:40 to 17:51, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Marseille
Marseille is located at a latitude of 43.30° and a longitude of 5.37°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Marseille vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Marseille
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Marseille. 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 Marseille, with up to 15h 24m 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 Marseille 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 Marseille brings the shortest days with only 8h 58m 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 Marseille
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Marseille (43.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 59m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Marseille
When does the sun rise in Marseille today?
Today the sun rises in Marseille at 07:22 and sets at 17:21.
How long is the day in Marseille today?
The day lasts 9h 59m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Marseille today?
In the morning from 07:03–08:04, in the evening from 16:39–17:40.
When is the longest day in Marseille?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 58m.
When does it get dark in Marseille today?
It is dark from 17:51, fully dark from 18:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Marseille. All times are in local time. How it is calculated