Sunrise and Sunset times in Besancon, France 
Besancon
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC 2 h.
Latitude: 47.23, Longitude: 6.03
128 426 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Length of day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Jul-01, Tuesday | 05:44:02 | 13:39:49 | 21:35:36 | 15h 51m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-02, Wednesday | 05:44:40 | 13:40:01 | 21:35:21 | 15h 50m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-03, Thursday | 05:45:19 | 13:40:12 | 21:35:04 | 15h 49m 45s |
| 2025-Jul-04, Friday | 05:46:01 | 13:40:22 | 21:34:44 | 15h 48m 43s |
| 2025-Jul-05, Saturday | 05:46:44 | 13:40:33 | 21:34:21 | 15h 47m 37s |
| 2025-Jul-06, Sunday | 05:47:30 | 13:40:43 | 21:33:56 | 15h 46m 26s |
| 2025-Jul-07, Monday | 05:48:17 | 13:40:53 | 21:33:29 | 15h 45m 12s |
| 2025-Jul-08, Tuesday | 05:49:05 | 13:41:02 | 21:32:58 | 15h 43m 53s |
| 2025-Jul-09, Wednesday | 05:49:56 | 13:41:11 | 21:32:26 | 15h 42m 30s |
| 2025-Jul-10, Thursday | 05:50:48 | 13:41:19 | 21:31:51 | 15h 41m 3s |
| 2025-Jul-11, Friday | 05:51:42 | 13:41:27 | 21:31:13 | 15h 39m 31s |
| 2025-Jul-12, Saturday | 05:52:37 | 13:41:35 | 21:30:33 | 15h 37m 56s |
| 2025-Jul-13, Sunday | 05:53:33 | 13:41:42 | 21:29:50 | 15h 36m 17s |
| 2025-Jul-14, Monday | 05:54:32 | 13:41:49 | 21:29:06 | 15h 34m 34s |
| 2025-Jul-15, Tuesday | 05:55:31 | 13:41:55 | 21:28:18 | 15h 32m 47s |
| 2025-Jul-16, Wednesday | 05:56:32 | 13:42:00 | 21:27:29 | 15h 30m 57s |
| 2025-Jul-17, Thursday | 05:57:34 | 13:42:05 | 21:26:37 | 15h 29m 3s |
| 2025-Jul-18, Friday | 05:58:37 | 13:42:10 | 21:25:43 | 15h 27m 6s |
| 2025-Jul-19, Saturday | 05:59:41 | 13:42:14 | 21:24:46 | 15h 25m 5s |
| 2025-Jul-20, Sunday | 06:00:47 | 13:42:17 | 21:23:48 | 15h 23m 1s |
| 2025-Jul-21, Monday | 06:01:53 | 13:42:20 | 21:22:47 | 15h 20m 54s |
| 2025-Jul-22, Tuesday | 06:03:01 | 13:42:23 | 21:21:44 | 15h 18m 43s |
| 2025-Jul-23, Wednesday | 06:04:09 | 13:42:24 | 21:20:39 | 15h 16m 30s |
| 2025-Jul-24, Thursday | 06:05:19 | 13:42:25 | 21:19:32 | 15h 14m 13s |
| 2025-Jul-25, Friday | 06:06:29 | 13:42:26 | 21:18:23 | 15h 11m 54s |
| 2025-Jul-26, Saturday | 06:07:40 | 13:42:26 | 21:17:12 | 15h 9m 32s |
| 2025-Jul-27, Sunday | 06:08:51 | 13:42:25 | 21:15:59 | 15h 7m 8s |
| 2025-Jul-28, Monday | 06:10:04 | 13:42:24 | 21:14:45 | 15h 4m 41s |
| 2025-Jul-29, Tuesday | 06:11:17 | 13:42:22 | 21:13:28 | 15h 2m 11s |
| 2025-Jul-30, Wednesday | 06:12:30 | 13:42:20 | 21:12:09 | 14h 59m 39s |
| 2025-Jul-31, Thursday | 06:13:44 | 13:42:17 | 21:10:49 | 14h 57m 5s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
1. What are daylight hours?
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
2. Why are days shorter in winter and longer in summer?
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).
3. When is the longest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
4. When is the shortest day of the year?
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
5. How does latitude affect daylight hours?
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
6. Why do New York and Miami have different day lengths?
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
7. When are day and night equal?
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
How fast do days lengthen/shorten?
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
9. Where can I check daylight hours for my city?
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
10. Does daylight affect health?
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks