Sunrise and Sunset in Nice Today
In Nice, France, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:11 and sets at 17:16. The day length is 10h 5m. Solar noon is reached at 12:14.
Nice: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nice at 12:14 – 14 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:48, the latest on January 3 at 08:04.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:53 and latest on June 26 at 21:16.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nice 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 | 08:01 | 17:19 | 9 h 18 min | west-southwest 241° | 156 h |
| Feb | 07:29 | 18:00 | 10 h 31 min | west-southwest 253° | 166 h |
| Mar | 06:43 | 18:37 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 217 h |
| Apr | 06:48 | 20:14 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 285° | 229 h |
| May | 06:05 | 20:49 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 298° | 270 h |
| Jun | 05:48 | 21:14 | 15 h 26 min | northwest 304° | 309 h |
| Jul | 06:02 | 21:10 | 15 h 8 min | west-northwest 301° | 349 h |
| Aug | 06:35 | 20:34 | 14 h 0 min | west-northwest 290° | 323 h |
| Sep | 07:10 | 19:41 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 249 h |
| Oct | 07:45 | 18:47 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 259° | 191 h |
| Nov | 07:24 | 17:05 | 9 h 41 min | west-southwest 245° | 151 h |
| Dec | 07:57 | 16:54 | 8 h 57 min | west-southwest 238° | 145 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 349 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 145 – 2,755 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nice Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Nice
Morning: 06:53–07:53 · Evening: 16:34–17:35
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nice, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:53. The evening golden hour extends from 16:34 to 17:35. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nice
Morning: 06:41–06:53 · Evening: 17:35–17:46
The Blue Hour in Nice offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:41 to 06:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:35 to 17:46, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nice
Nice is located at a latitude of 43.71° and a longitude of 7.26°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nice vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nice
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nice. 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 Nice, with up to 15h 27m 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 Nice 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 Nice brings the shortest days with only 8h 55m 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.
Cities near Nice
On the same latitude as Nice
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nice (43.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 5m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nice
When does the sun rise in Nice today?
Today the sun rises in Nice at 07:11 and sets at 17:16.
How long is the day in Nice today?
The day lasts 10h 5m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nice today?
In the morning from 06:53–07:53, in the evening from 16:34–17:35.
When is the longest day in Nice?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 55m.
When does it get dark in Nice today?
It is dark from 17:46, fully dark from 18:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nice. All times are in local time. How it is calculated