Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris, France, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:58 and sets at 19:17. The day length is 11h 18m. Solar noon is reached at 13:38.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris at 13:38 – 1 h 38 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 05:46, the latest on January 1 at 08:44.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:53 and latest on June 25 at 21:58.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:38 | 17:21 | 8 h 43 min | west-southwest 238° | 57 h | 8/2 °C | 47 mm |
| Feb | 07:58 | 18:11 | 10 h 12 min | west-southwest 252° | 73 h | 9/2 °C | 41 mm |
| Mar | 07:04 | 18:55 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 129 h | 13/4 °C | 44 mm |
| Apr | 06:59 | 20:42 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 286° | 170 h | 16/6 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 06:09 | 21:25 | 15 h 17 min | west-northwest 301° | 189 h | 20/10 °C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 05:46 | 21:55 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 308° | 203 h | 23/13 °C | 54 mm |
| Jul | 06:03 | 21:49 | 15 h 46 min | northwest 305° | 213 h | 26/15 °C | 56 mm |
| Aug | 06:43 | 21:06 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° | 206 h | 25/15 °C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 07:27 | 20:03 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° | 161 h | 22/12 °C | 45 mm |
| Oct | 08:10 | 19:01 | 10 h 50 min | west-southwest 258° | 111 h | 17/9 °C | 57 mm |
| Nov | 07:59 | 17:10 | 9 h 11 min | west-southwest 242° | 63 h | 11/5 °C | 54 mm |
| Dec | 08:37 | 16:54 | 8 h 17 min | southwest 234° | 54 h | 8/3 °C | 63 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (234°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 74° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 213 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 54 – 1,629 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 26 °C by day, driest in February with 41 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Paris/Le Bourget, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
Morning: 07:39–08:41 · Evening: 18:34–19:36
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:39 to 08:41. The evening golden hour extends from 18:34 to 19:36. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
Morning: 07:27–07:39 · Evening: 19:36–19:48
The Blue Hour in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:27 to 07:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:36 to 19:48, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris is located at a latitude of 48.85° and a longitude of 2.35°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris, with up to 16h 11m 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris brings the shortest days with only 8h 15m 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 Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris (48.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 18m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris
When does the sun rise in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris today?
Today the sun rises in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris at 07:58 and sets at 19:17.
How long is the day in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris today?
The day lasts 11h 18m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris today?
In the morning from 07:39–08:41, in the evening from 18:34–19:36.
When is the longest day in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 15m.
When does it get dark in Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris today?
It is dark from 19:48, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris. All times are in local time. How it is calculated