Today in Hauts-de-France, France, the sun rises at 6:48 AM and sets at 8:59 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 10m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hauts-de-France is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hauts-de-France
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hauts-de-France runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:14 PM and lasts until 8:59 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Hauts-de-France experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 10m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hauts-de-France falls exactly at 1:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 52.04 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Hauts-de-France in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hauts-de-France?
At Hauts-de-France's latitude of 50.1024606°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 2.92° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hauts-de-France are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 50.1024606, 2.7247515. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hauts-de-France (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 Hauts-de-France versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:48 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 10m |
| 2025 | 6:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 9m |
| 2021 | 6:48 AM | 8:58 PM | 14h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hauts-de-France today?
In Hauts-de-France, the sun rises at exactly 6:48 AM and sets at 8:59 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 10m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hauts-de-France today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hauts-de-France runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:14 PM and lasts until 8:55 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hauts-de-France shift every day?
At Hauts-de-France's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 2.92° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hauts-de-France at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:53 PM when the sun reaches 52.04. This produces very high UV, typical of Hauts-de-France in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Hauts-de-France 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 6:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:48 AM.