Sunrise and Sunset times in Besancon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:08:07
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 Sunset: 18:26:34
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Day Length: 11h 18m 27s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:15:42 | 12:48:11 | 18:20:39 | 11h 4m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:13:49 | 12:47:59 | 18:22:08 | 11h 8m 19s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:11:56 | 12:47:46 | 18:23:37 | 11h 11m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:10:02 | 12:47:34 | 18:25:06 | 11h 15m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:08:07 | 12:47:20 | 18:26:34 | 11h 18m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:06:11 | 12:47:06 | 18:28:02 | 11h 21m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 07:04:15 | 12:46:52 | 18:29:29 | 11h 25m 14s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 07:02:19 | 12:46:38 | 18:30:57 | 11h 28m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 07:00:22 | 12:46:23 | 18:32:24 | 11h 32m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:58:24 | 12:46:08 | 18:33:51 | 11h 35m 27s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:56:26 | 12:45:52 | 18:35:18 | 11h 38m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:54:28 | 12:45:36 | 18:36:44 | 11h 42m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:52:29 | 12:45:20 | 18:38:10 | 11h 45m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:50:30 | 12:45:03 | 18:39:36 | 11h 49m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:48:31 | 12:44:47 | 18:41:02 | 11h 52m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:46:32 | 12:44:30 | 18:42:28 | 11h 55m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:44:32 | 12:44:12 | 18:43:53 | 11h 59m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:42:32 | 12:43:55 | 18:45:18 | 12h 2m 46s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:40:32 | 12:43:38 | 18:46:43 | 12h 6m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:38:32 | 12:43:20 | 18:48:08 | 12h 9m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:36:31 | 12:43:02 | 18:49:33 | 12h 13m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:34:31 | 12:42:44 | 18:50:57 | 12h 16m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:32:31 | 12:42:26 | 18:52:22 | 12h 19m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:30:30 | 12:42:08 | 18:53:46 | 12h 23m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:28:30 | 12:41:50 | 18:55:11 | 12h 26m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:26:29 | 12:41:32 | 18:56:35 | 12h 30m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:24:29 | 12:41:14 | 18:57:59 | 12h 33m 30s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:22:29 | 12:40:56 | 18:59:23 | 12h 36m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:20:29 | 13:40:38 | 20:00:47 | 12h 40m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:18:29 | 13:40:20 | 20:02:10 | 12h 43m 41s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:16:30 | 13:40:02 | 20:03:34 | 12h 47m 4s |
Day length in Besancon during the year on the chart:
Besancon on France map:
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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