Sunrise and Sunset times in La Rochelle, France 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:40:07
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 Sunset: 17:50:30
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Day Length: 9h 10m 23s
Time zone: Europe/Paris, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 46.1667, Longitude: -1.15
La Rochelle
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France 
76 997 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:47:02 | 13:08:10 | 17:29:17 | 8h 42m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:47:02 | 13:08:38 | 17:30:14 | 8h 43m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:46:59 | 13:09:06 | 17:31:12 | 8h 44m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:46:53 | 13:09:33 | 17:32:13 | 8h 45m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:46:44 | 13:10:00 | 17:33:15 | 8h 46m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:46:33 | 13:10:26 | 17:34:19 | 8h 47m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:46:19 | 13:10:52 | 17:35:25 | 8h 49m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:46:02 | 13:11:18 | 17:36:33 | 8h 50m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:45:43 | 13:11:43 | 17:37:42 | 8h 51m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:45:21 | 13:12:07 | 17:38:53 | 8h 53m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:44:56 | 13:12:31 | 17:40:05 | 8h 55m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:44:29 | 13:12:54 | 17:41:19 | 8h 56m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:43:59 | 13:13:17 | 17:42:34 | 8h 58m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:43:27 | 13:13:39 | 17:43:51 | 9h 0m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:42:52 | 13:14:00 | 17:45:08 | 9h 2m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:42:14 | 13:14:21 | 17:46:27 | 9h 4m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:41:34 | 13:14:41 | 17:47:47 | 9h 6m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:40:52 | 13:15:00 | 17:49:08 | 9h 8m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:40:07 | 13:15:18 | 17:50:30 | 9h 10m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:39:20 | 13:15:36 | 17:51:52 | 9h 12m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:38:31 | 13:15:53 | 17:53:16 | 9h 14m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:37:39 | 13:16:10 | 17:54:40 | 9h 17m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:36:45 | 13:16:25 | 17:56:05 | 9h 19m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:35:49 | 13:16:40 | 17:57:31 | 9h 21m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:34:50 | 13:16:54 | 17:58:57 | 9h 24m 7s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:33:50 | 13:17:07 | 18:00:24 | 9h 26m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:32:47 | 13:17:19 | 18:01:52 | 9h 29m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:31:42 | 13:17:31 | 18:03:19 | 9h 31m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:30:35 | 13:17:41 | 18:04:48 | 9h 34m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:29:27 | 13:17:51 | 18:06:16 | 9h 36m 49s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:28:16 | 13:18:00 | 18:07:45 | 9h 39m 29s |
Day length in La Rochelle during the year on the chart:
La Rochelle 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