Sunrise and Sunset times in Nantes, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:45:18
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 Sunset: 17:48:50
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Day Length: 9h 3m 32s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:52:50 | 13:09:55 | 17:27:00 | 8h 34m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:52:49 | 13:10:23 | 17:27:58 | 8h 35m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:52:44 | 13:10:51 | 17:28:58 | 8h 36m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:52:37 | 13:11:18 | 17:30:00 | 8h 37m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:52:27 | 13:11:45 | 17:31:04 | 8h 38m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:52:14 | 13:12:12 | 17:32:10 | 8h 39m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:51:58 | 13:12:38 | 17:33:18 | 8h 41m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:51:39 | 13:13:03 | 17:34:27 | 8h 42m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:51:18 | 13:13:28 | 17:35:39 | 8h 44m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:50:54 | 13:13:53 | 17:36:52 | 8h 45m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:50:27 | 13:14:16 | 17:38:06 | 8h 47m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:49:57 | 13:14:40 | 17:39:22 | 8h 49m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:49:25 | 13:15:02 | 17:40:39 | 8h 51m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:48:50 | 13:15:24 | 17:41:58 | 8h 53m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:48:13 | 13:15:46 | 17:43:18 | 8h 55m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:47:33 | 13:16:06 | 17:44:40 | 8h 57m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:46:50 | 13:16:26 | 17:46:02 | 8h 59m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:46:05 | 13:16:46 | 17:47:26 | 9h 1m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:45:18 | 13:17:04 | 17:48:50 | 9h 3m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:44:28 | 13:17:22 | 17:50:16 | 9h 5m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:43:35 | 13:17:39 | 17:51:42 | 9h 8m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:42:41 | 13:17:55 | 17:53:10 | 9h 10m 29s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:41:44 | 13:18:11 | 17:54:38 | 9h 12m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:40:44 | 13:18:25 | 17:56:06 | 9h 15m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:39:43 | 13:18:39 | 17:57:36 | 9h 17m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:38:39 | 13:18:53 | 17:59:06 | 9h 20m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:37:33 | 13:19:05 | 18:00:36 | 9h 23m 3s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:36:25 | 13:19:16 | 18:02:07 | 9h 25m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:35:15 | 13:19:27 | 18:03:39 | 9h 28m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:34:03 | 13:19:37 | 18:05:11 | 9h 31m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:32:49 | 13:19:46 | 18:06:43 | 9h 33m 54s |
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