Sunrise and Sunset times in Zurich, Switzerland 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:26:26
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 Sunset: 18:39:29
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Day Length: 12h 13m 3s
Time zone: Europe/Zurich, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 47.38, Longitude: 8.55
Zurich
Zürich, Switzerland 
1 108 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:05:48 | 12:38:06 | 18:10:24 | 11h 4m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:03:54 | 12:37:54 | 18:11:54 | 11h 8m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:02:00 | 12:37:42 | 18:13:23 | 11h 11m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:00:05 | 12:37:29 | 18:14:52 | 11h 14m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:58:10 | 12:37:16 | 18:16:21 | 11h 18m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:56:14 | 12:37:02 | 18:17:50 | 11h 21m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:54:17 | 12:36:48 | 18:19:18 | 11h 25m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:52:20 | 12:36:33 | 18:20:46 | 11h 28m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:50:23 | 12:36:18 | 18:22:13 | 11h 31m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:48:25 | 12:36:03 | 18:23:41 | 11h 35m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:46:26 | 12:35:47 | 18:25:08 | 11h 38m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:44:28 | 12:35:31 | 18:26:35 | 11h 42m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:42:28 | 12:35:15 | 18:28:02 | 11h 45m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:40:29 | 12:34:59 | 18:29:28 | 11h 48m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:38:29 | 12:34:42 | 18:30:55 | 11h 52m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:36:29 | 12:34:25 | 18:32:21 | 11h 55m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:34:29 | 12:34:08 | 18:33:47 | 11h 59m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:32:28 | 12:33:50 | 18:35:12 | 12h 2m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:30:28 | 12:33:33 | 18:36:38 | 12h 6m 10s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:28:27 | 12:33:15 | 18:38:04 | 12h 9m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:26:26 | 12:32:57 | 18:39:29 | 12h 13m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:24:25 | 12:32:40 | 18:40:54 | 12h 16m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:22:24 | 12:32:22 | 18:42:19 | 12h 19m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:20:23 | 12:32:04 | 18:43:44 | 12h 23m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:18:22 | 12:31:45 | 18:45:09 | 12h 26m 47s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:16:21 | 12:31:27 | 18:46:33 | 12h 30m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:14:21 | 12:31:09 | 18:47:58 | 12h 33m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:12:20 | 12:30:51 | 18:49:22 | 12h 37m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:10:19 | 13:30:33 | 19:50:47 | 12h 40m 28s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:08:19 | 13:30:15 | 19:52:11 | 12h 43m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:06:19 | 13:29:57 | 19:53:35 | 12h 47m 16s |
Day length in Zurich during the year on the chart:
Zurich on Switzerland 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