Sunrise and Sunset times in Lyon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:05:54
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 Sunset: 16:56:50
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Day Length: 8h 50m 56s
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 45.77, Longitude: 4.83
Lyon
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France 
1 423 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:01:28 | 12:29:47 | 16:58:06 | 8h 56m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:02:37 | 12:30:10 | 16:57:43 | 8h 55m 6s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:03:44 | 12:30:33 | 16:57:22 | 8h 53m 38s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:04:50 | 12:30:57 | 16:57:05 | 8h 52m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:05:54 | 12:31:22 | 16:56:50 | 8h 50m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:06:57 | 12:31:47 | 16:56:38 | 8h 49m 41s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:07:58 | 12:32:13 | 16:56:28 | 8h 48m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:08:57 | 12:32:39 | 16:56:22 | 8h 47m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:09:54 | 12:33:06 | 16:56:18 | 8h 46m 24s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:10:50 | 12:33:33 | 16:56:16 | 8h 45m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:11:44 | 12:34:01 | 16:56:18 | 8h 44m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:12:35 | 12:34:29 | 16:56:22 | 8h 43m 47s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:13:25 | 12:34:57 | 16:56:29 | 8h 43m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:14:12 | 12:35:25 | 16:56:38 | 8h 42m 26s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:14:58 | 12:35:54 | 16:56:51 | 8h 41m 53s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 08:15:41 | 12:36:23 | 16:57:06 | 8h 41m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 08:16:22 | 12:36:53 | 16:57:23 | 8h 41m 1s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 08:17:00 | 12:37:22 | 16:57:44 | 8h 40m 44s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 08:17:37 | 12:37:52 | 16:58:07 | 8h 40m 30s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 08:18:10 | 12:38:21 | 16:58:32 | 8h 40m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 08:18:42 | 12:38:51 | 16:59:01 | 8h 40m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 08:19:11 | 12:39:21 | 16:59:31 | 8h 40m 20s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 08:19:37 | 12:39:51 | 17:00:05 | 8h 40m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 08:20:01 | 12:40:21 | 17:00:40 | 8h 40m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 08:20:22 | 12:40:50 | 17:01:19 | 8h 40m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 08:20:41 | 12:41:20 | 17:01:59 | 8h 41m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 08:20:57 | 12:41:50 | 17:02:42 | 8h 41m 45s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 08:21:10 | 12:42:19 | 17:03:27 | 8h 42m 17s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 08:21:21 | 12:42:48 | 17:04:15 | 8h 42m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 08:21:29 | 12:43:17 | 17:05:05 | 8h 43m 36s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 08:21:35 | 12:43:46 | 17:05:57 | 8h 44m 22s |
Day length in Lyon during the year on the chart:
Lyon 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