Today in Cannes, France, the sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 8:27 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 41m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cannes is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cannes
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cannes runs from N/A to 7:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:27 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cannes sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cannes falls exactly at 1:36 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 57.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Cannes in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cannes?
At Cannes's latitude of 43.5515198°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 11.43° (NNE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cannes are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.5515198, 7.0134418. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cannes (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Cannes versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:45 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 41m |
| 2025 | 6:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 40m |
| 2021 | 6:45 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cannes today?
In Cannes, the sun rises at exactly 6:45 AM and sets at 8:27 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cannes today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cannes runs from N/A to 7:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:48 PM and lasts until 8:24 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cannes shift every day?
At Cannes's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 11.43° (NNE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Cannes at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:36 PM when the sun reaches 57.83. This produces very high UV, typical of Cannes in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Cannes changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:45 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:45 AM.