Sunrise and Sunset in Zurich Today
In Zurich, Switzerland, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:15 and sets at 17:03. The day length is 9h 48m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.
Zurich: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Zurich at 12:09 – 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 05:28, the latest on January 1 at 08:13.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 16:35 and latest on June 26 at 21:26.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 30 min more daylight than the shortest.
Zurich 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 | 08:08 | 17:02 | 8 h 54 min | west-southwest 239° | 60 h |
| Feb | 07:31 | 17:49 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 252° | 89 h |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:31 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 144 h |
| Apr | 06:37 | 20:14 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 286° | 178 h |
| May | 05:49 | 20:55 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 300° | 192 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 21:24 | 15 h 56 min | northwest 307° | 207 h |
| Jul | 05:44 | 21:18 | 15 h 34 min | west-northwest 304° | 229 h |
| Aug | 06:21 | 20:37 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 292° | 216 h |
| Sep | 07:03 | 19:38 | 12 h 35 min | west 275° | 164 h |
| Oct | 07:44 | 18:38 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 258° | 109 h |
| Nov | 07:30 | 16:50 | 9 h 20 min | west-southwest 243° | 61 h |
| Dec | 08:06 | 16:35 | 8 h 29 min | southwest 235° | 47 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (307°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 72° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 229 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 47 – 1,696 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Zurich, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Zurich
Morning: 06:55–08:00 · Evening: 16:17–17:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zurich, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:55 to 08:00. The evening golden hour extends from 16:17 to 17:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zurich
Morning: 06:42–06:55 · Evening: 17:23–17:35
The Blue Hour in Zurich offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:42 to 06:55, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:23 to 17:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zurich
Zurich is located at a latitude of 47.38° and a longitude of 8.54°. The city is in the Europe/Zurich timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zurich vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zurich
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zurich. 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 Zurich, with up to 15h 57m 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 Zurich 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 Zurich brings the shortest days with only 8h 27m 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 Zurich
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zurich (47.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 48m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Zurich
When does the sun rise in Zurich today?
Today the sun rises in Zurich at 07:15 and sets at 17:03.
How long is the day in Zurich today?
The day lasts 9h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zurich today?
In the morning from 06:55–08:00, in the evening from 16:17–17:23.
When is the longest day in Zurich?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 57m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 27m.
When does it get dark in Zurich today?
It is dark from 17:35, fully dark from 18:47.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zurich. All times are in local time. How it is calculated