Sunrise and Sunset times in Besancon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:06:31
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 Sunset: 16:46:37
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Day Length: 8h 40m 6s
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 47.23, Longitude: 6.03
Besancon
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France 
128 426 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:01:54 | 12:24:59 | 16:48:03 | 8h 46m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:03:06 | 12:25:22 | 16:47:37 | 8h 44m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:04:16 | 12:25:45 | 16:47:14 | 8h 42m 58s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:05:24 | 12:26:09 | 16:46:54 | 8h 41m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:06:31 | 12:26:34 | 16:46:37 | 8h 40m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:07:36 | 12:26:59 | 16:46:22 | 8h 38m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:08:40 | 12:27:25 | 16:46:10 | 8h 37m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:09:41 | 12:27:51 | 16:46:01 | 8h 36m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:10:41 | 12:28:18 | 16:45:55 | 8h 35m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:11:38 | 12:28:45 | 16:45:52 | 8h 34m 14s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:12:33 | 12:29:13 | 16:45:52 | 8h 33m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:13:26 | 12:29:41 | 16:45:55 | 8h 32m 29s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:14:17 | 12:30:09 | 16:46:00 | 8h 31m 43s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:15:06 | 12:30:37 | 16:46:08 | 8h 31m 2s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:15:53 | 12:31:06 | 16:46:20 | 8h 30m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 08:16:37 | 12:31:35 | 16:46:34 | 8h 29m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 08:17:18 | 12:32:05 | 16:46:51 | 8h 29m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 08:17:58 | 12:32:34 | 16:47:10 | 8h 29m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 08:18:34 | 12:33:04 | 16:47:33 | 8h 28m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 08:19:08 | 12:33:33 | 16:47:58 | 8h 28m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 08:19:40 | 12:34:03 | 16:48:26 | 8h 28m 46s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 08:20:09 | 12:34:33 | 16:48:57 | 8h 28m 48s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 08:20:35 | 12:35:03 | 16:49:31 | 8h 28m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 08:20:58 | 12:35:33 | 16:50:07 | 8h 29m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 08:21:19 | 12:36:02 | 16:50:46 | 8h 29m 27s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 08:21:37 | 12:36:32 | 16:51:27 | 8h 29m 50s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 08:21:52 | 12:37:02 | 16:52:11 | 8h 30m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 08:22:05 | 12:37:31 | 16:52:57 | 8h 30m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 08:22:14 | 12:38:00 | 16:53:46 | 8h 31m 32s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 08:22:21 | 12:38:29 | 16:54:37 | 8h 32m 16s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 08:22:25 | 12:38:58 | 16:55:30 | 8h 33m 5s |
Day length in Besancon 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