Sunrise and Sunset times in Nantes, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:36:57
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 Sunset: 17:17:10
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Day Length: 8h 40m 13s
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 47.2104, Longitude: -1.59
Nantes
Pays de la Loire, France 
438 537 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:32:20 | 12:55:28 | 17:18:36 | 8h 46m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:33:32 | 12:55:51 | 17:18:10 | 8h 44m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:34:42 | 12:56:14 | 17:17:47 | 8h 43m 5s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:35:50 | 12:56:39 | 17:17:27 | 8h 41m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:36:57 | 12:57:03 | 17:17:10 | 8h 40m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:38:02 | 12:57:29 | 17:16:55 | 8h 38m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:39:05 | 12:57:54 | 17:16:43 | 8h 37m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:40:07 | 12:58:21 | 17:16:35 | 8h 36m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:41:06 | 12:58:47 | 17:16:29 | 8h 35m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:42:03 | 12:59:14 | 17:16:26 | 8h 34m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:42:59 | 12:59:42 | 17:16:25 | 8h 33m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:43:52 | 13:00:10 | 17:16:28 | 8h 32m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:44:43 | 13:00:38 | 17:16:34 | 8h 31m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:45:31 | 13:01:07 | 17:16:42 | 8h 31m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:46:18 | 13:01:36 | 17:16:53 | 8h 30m 35s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 08:47:02 | 13:02:05 | 17:17:08 | 8h 30m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 08:47:43 | 13:02:34 | 17:17:25 | 8h 29m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 08:48:22 | 13:03:03 | 17:17:45 | 8h 29m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 08:48:59 | 13:03:33 | 17:18:07 | 8h 29m 8s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 08:49:33 | 13:04:03 | 17:18:33 | 8h 29m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 08:50:04 | 13:04:33 | 17:19:01 | 8h 28m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 08:50:33 | 13:05:02 | 17:19:32 | 8h 28m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 08:50:59 | 13:05:32 | 17:20:05 | 8h 29m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 08:51:23 | 13:06:02 | 17:20:41 | 8h 29m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 08:51:43 | 13:06:32 | 17:21:20 | 8h 29m 37s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 08:52:01 | 13:07:01 | 17:22:01 | 8h 30m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 08:52:17 | 13:07:31 | 17:22:45 | 8h 30m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 08:52:29 | 13:08:00 | 17:23:32 | 8h 31m 3s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 08:52:39 | 13:08:29 | 17:24:20 | 8h 31m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 08:52:45 | 13:08:58 | 17:25:11 | 8h 32m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 08:52:49 | 13:09:27 | 17:26:05 | 8h 33m 16s |
Day length in Nantes during the year on the chart:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks