Sunrise and Sunset times in Besancon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:14:54
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 Sunset: 17:18:16
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Day Length: 9h 3m 22s
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-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:22:26 | 12:39:26 | 16:56:26 | 8h 34m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:22:25 | 12:39:54 | 16:57:24 | 8h 34m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:22:20 | 12:40:22 | 16:58:23 | 8h 36m 3s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:22:13 | 12:40:49 | 16:59:25 | 8h 37m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:22:03 | 12:41:16 | 17:00:29 | 8h 38m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:21:50 | 12:41:42 | 17:01:35 | 8h 39m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:21:34 | 12:42:08 | 17:02:43 | 8h 41m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:21:15 | 12:42:34 | 17:03:53 | 8h 42m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:20:54 | 12:42:59 | 17:05:04 | 8h 44m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:20:30 | 12:43:23 | 17:06:17 | 8h 45m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:20:03 | 12:43:47 | 17:07:31 | 8h 47m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:19:33 | 12:44:10 | 17:08:47 | 8h 49m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:19:01 | 12:44:33 | 17:10:05 | 8h 51m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:18:26 | 12:44:55 | 17:11:24 | 8h 52m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:17:49 | 12:45:16 | 17:12:44 | 8h 54m 55s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:17:09 | 12:45:37 | 17:14:05 | 8h 56m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:16:26 | 12:45:57 | 17:15:28 | 8h 59m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:15:41 | 12:46:16 | 17:16:51 | 9h 1m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:14:54 | 12:46:35 | 17:18:16 | 9h 3m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:14:04 | 12:46:53 | 17:19:41 | 9h 5m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:13:12 | 12:47:10 | 17:21:08 | 9h 7m 56s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:12:17 | 12:47:26 | 17:22:35 | 9h 10m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:11:20 | 12:47:42 | 17:24:03 | 9h 12m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:10:20 | 12:47:56 | 17:25:32 | 9h 15m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:09:19 | 12:48:10 | 17:27:02 | 9h 17m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:08:15 | 12:48:23 | 17:28:32 | 9h 20m 17s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:07:09 | 12:48:36 | 17:30:02 | 9h 22m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:06:01 | 12:48:47 | 17:31:33 | 9h 25m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:04:51 | 12:48:58 | 17:33:05 | 9h 28m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:03:39 | 12:49:08 | 17:34:37 | 9h 30m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:02:25 | 12:49:17 | 17:36:09 | 9h 33m 44s |
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