Sunrise and Sunset times in Lyon, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:17:01
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 Sunset: 17:23:49
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Day Length: 9h 6m 48s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:21:38 | 12:44:14 | 17:06:51 | 8h 45m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:21:38 | 12:44:42 | 17:07:47 | 8h 46m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:21:35 | 12:45:10 | 17:08:44 | 8h 47m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:21:30 | 12:45:37 | 17:09:44 | 8h 48m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:21:22 | 12:46:04 | 17:10:46 | 8h 49m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:21:11 | 12:46:31 | 17:11:50 | 8h 50m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:20:58 | 12:46:57 | 17:12:55 | 8h 51m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:20:42 | 12:47:22 | 17:14:02 | 8h 53m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:20:24 | 12:47:47 | 17:15:10 | 8h 54m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:20:02 | 12:48:11 | 17:16:20 | 8h 56m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:19:39 | 12:48:35 | 17:17:32 | 8h 57m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:19:12 | 12:48:58 | 17:18:45 | 8h 59m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:18:43 | 12:49:21 | 17:19:59 | 9h 1m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:18:12 | 12:49:43 | 17:21:14 | 9h 3m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:17:38 | 12:50:04 | 17:22:31 | 9h 4m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:17:01 | 12:50:25 | 17:23:49 | 9h 6m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:16:22 | 12:50:45 | 17:25:08 | 9h 8m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:15:41 | 12:51:04 | 17:26:28 | 9h 10m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:14:57 | 12:51:23 | 17:27:49 | 9h 12m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:14:11 | 12:51:41 | 17:29:10 | 9h 14m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:13:23 | 12:51:58 | 17:30:33 | 9h 17m 10s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:12:32 | 12:52:14 | 17:31:56 | 9h 19m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:11:39 | 12:52:30 | 17:33:20 | 9h 21m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:10:44 | 12:52:44 | 17:34:45 | 9h 24m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:09:47 | 12:52:58 | 17:36:10 | 9h 26m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:08:47 | 12:53:11 | 17:37:36 | 9h 28m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:07:46 | 12:53:24 | 17:39:02 | 9h 31m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:06:42 | 12:53:35 | 17:40:28 | 9h 33m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:05:37 | 12:53:46 | 17:41:55 | 9h 36m 18s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:04:29 | 12:53:56 | 17:43:23 | 9h 38m 54s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:03:20 | 12:54:05 | 17:44:50 | 9h 41m 30s |
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