Today in Lyon, France, the sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 8:41 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 52m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lyon is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lyon
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lyon runs from N/A to 7:29 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:41 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Lyon experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 13h 52m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lyon falls exactly at 1:45 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Lyon in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lyon?
At Lyon's latitude of 45.7578137°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 6.95° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lyon are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 45.7578137, 4.8320114. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lyon (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 Lyon versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:49 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 52m |
| 2025 | 6:49 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 51m |
| 2021 | 6:49 AM | 8:41 PM | 13h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lyon today?
In Lyon, the sun rises at exactly 6:49 AM and sets at 8:41 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 52m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lyon today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lyon runs from N/A to 7:29 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:01 PM and lasts until 8:38 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lyon shift every day?
At Lyon's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 6.95° (N). 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 Lyon at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:45 PM when the sun reaches 56.24. This produces very high UV, typical of Lyon in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Lyon 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 6:49 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:49 AM.