Sunrise and Sunset times in Besancon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:01:46
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 Sunset: 18:39:28
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Day Length: 10h 37m 42s
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: 47.23, Longitude: 6.03
Besancon
☁️ Low chance of a spectacular sunset.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France 
128 426 people
Current temperature 11 ° C 
Light rain
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Oct-01, Wednesday | 07:35:07 | 13:25:27 | 19:15:47 | 11h 40m 40s |
| 2025-Oct-02, Thursday | 07:36:29 | 13:25:08 | 19:13:47 | 11h 37m 18s |
| 2025-Oct-03, Friday | 07:37:51 | 13:24:49 | 19:11:47 | 11h 33m 56s |
| 2025-Oct-04, Saturday | 07:39:13 | 13:24:31 | 19:09:48 | 11h 30m 35s |
| 2025-Oct-05, Sunday | 07:40:35 | 13:24:13 | 19:07:50 | 11h 27m 15s |
| 2025-Oct-06, Monday | 07:41:58 | 13:23:55 | 19:05:52 | 11h 23m 54s |
| 2025-Oct-07, Tuesday | 07:43:21 | 13:23:38 | 19:03:54 | 11h 20m 33s |
| 2025-Oct-08, Wednesday | 07:44:44 | 13:23:21 | 19:01:57 | 11h 17m 13s |
| 2025-Oct-09, Thursday | 07:46:08 | 13:23:04 | 19:00:00 | 11h 13m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-10, Friday | 07:47:32 | 13:22:48 | 18:58:05 | 11h 10m 33s |
| 2025-Oct-11, Saturday | 07:48:56 | 13:22:33 | 18:56:09 | 11h 7m 13s |
| 2025-Oct-12, Sunday | 07:50:20 | 13:22:18 | 18:54:15 | 11h 3m 55s |
| 2025-Oct-13, Monday | 07:51:45 | 13:22:03 | 18:52:21 | 11h 0m 36s |
| 2025-Oct-14, Tuesday | 07:53:10 | 13:21:49 | 18:50:28 | 10h 57m 18s |
| 2025-Oct-15, Wednesday | 07:54:35 | 13:21:36 | 18:48:36 | 10h 54m 1s |
| 2025-Oct-16, Thursday | 07:56:01 | 13:21:23 | 18:46:45 | 10h 50m 44s |
| 2025-Oct-17, Friday | 07:57:27 | 13:21:10 | 18:44:54 | 10h 47m 27s |
| 2025-Oct-18, Saturday | 07:58:53 | 13:20:59 | 18:43:05 | 10h 44m 12s |
| 2025-Oct-19, Sunday | 08:00:19 | 13:20:48 | 18:41:16 | 10h 40m 57s |
| 2025-Oct-20, Monday | 08:01:46 | 13:20:37 | 18:39:28 | 10h 37m 42s |
| 2025-Oct-21, Tuesday | 08:03:13 | 13:20:27 | 18:37:42 | 10h 34m 29s |
| 2025-Oct-22, Wednesday | 08:04:41 | 13:20:18 | 18:35:56 | 10h 31m 15s |
| 2025-Oct-23, Thursday | 08:06:08 | 13:20:10 | 18:34:11 | 10h 28m 3s |
| 2025-Oct-24, Friday | 08:07:36 | 13:20:02 | 18:32:28 | 10h 24m 52s |
| 2025-Oct-25, Saturday | 08:09:04 | 13:19:55 | 18:30:46 | 10h 21m 42s |
| 2025-Oct-26, Sunday | 07:10:33 | 12:19:49 | 17:29:05 | 10h 18m 32s |
| 2025-Oct-27, Monday | 07:12:01 | 12:19:43 | 17:27:25 | 10h 15m 24s |
| 2025-Oct-28, Tuesday | 07:13:30 | 12:19:38 | 17:25:47 | 10h 12m 17s |
| 2025-Oct-29, Wednesday | 07:14:59 | 12:19:34 | 17:24:10 | 10h 9m 11s |
| 2025-Oct-30, Thursday | 07:16:28 | 12:19:31 | 17:22:34 | 10h 6m 6s |
| 2025-Oct-31, Friday | 07:17:57 | 12:19:29 | 17:21:00 | 10h 3m 3s |
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