Palace of Versailles: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Palace of Versailles, France, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:59 and sets at 19:18. The day length is 11h 19m. Solar noon is reached at 13:39.
Palace of Versailles: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Palace of Versailles at 13:39 – 1 h 39 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 05:47, the latest on January 1 at 08:44.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:54 and latest on June 25 at 21:58.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 55 min more daylight than the shortest.
Palace of Versailles 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 | 08:39 | 17:22 | 8 h 43 min | west-southwest 238° | 57 h | 8/2 °C | 47 mm |
| Feb | 07:59 | 18:12 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 252° | 80 h | 9/2 °C | 41 mm |
| Mar | 07:05 | 18:56 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 133 h | 13/4 °C | 44 mm |
| Apr | 07:00 | 20:43 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 286° | 175 h | 16/6 °C | 43 mm |
| May | 06:10 | 21:26 | 15 h 16 min | west-northwest 301° | 201 h | 20/10 °C | 61 mm |
| Jun | 05:47 | 21:56 | 16 h 9 min | northwest 308° | 209 h | 23/13 °C | 54 mm |
| Jul | 06:04 | 21:50 | 15 h 46 min | northwest 305° | 222 h | 26/15 °C | 56 mm |
| Aug | 06:44 | 21:06 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° | 216 h | 25/15 °C | 53 mm |
| Sep | 07:27 | 20:04 | 12 h 37 min | west 275° | 176 h | 22/12 °C | 45 mm |
| Oct | 08:11 | 19:02 | 10 h 50 min | west-southwest 258° | 116 h | 17/9 °C | 57 mm |
| Nov | 08:00 | 17:11 | 9 h 11 min | west-southwest 242° | 67 h | 11/5 °C | 54 mm |
| Dec | 08:38 | 16:55 | 8 h 17 min | southwest 234° | 55 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 222 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 55 – 1,707 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 Trappes, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Palace of Versailles
Morning: 07:40–08:42 · Evening: 18:35–19:37
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Palace of Versailles, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:40 to 08:42. The evening golden hour extends from 18:35 to 19:37. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Palace of Versailles
Morning: 07:28–07:40 · Evening: 19:37–19:49
The Blue Hour in Palace of Versailles offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:28 to 07:40, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:37 to 19:49, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Palace of Versailles
Palace of Versailles is located at a latitude of 48.80° and a longitude of 2.12°. The city is in the Europe/Paris timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Palace of Versailles vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Palace of Versailles
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Palace of Versailles. 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 Palace of Versailles, with up to 16h 10m 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 Palace of Versailles 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 Palace of Versailles 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 Palace of Versailles
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Palace of Versailles (48.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 19m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Palace of Versailles
When does the sun rise in Palace of Versailles today?
Today the sun rises in Palace of Versailles at 07:59 and sets at 19:18.
How long is the day in Palace of Versailles today?
The day lasts 11h 19m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Palace of Versailles today?
In the morning from 07:40–08:42, in the evening from 18:35–19:37.
When is the longest day in Palace of Versailles?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 10m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 15m.
When does it get dark in Palace of Versailles today?
It is dark from 19:49, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Palace of Versailles. All times are in local time. How it is calculated