Today in Nantes, France, the sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 10:05 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 45m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Nantes is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nantes
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nantes runs from N/A to 7:06 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 9:17 PM and lasts until 10:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Nantes experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 15h 45m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Nantes falls exactly at 2:12 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 65.28 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Nantes. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nantes?
At Nantes's latitude of 47.2186371°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.71° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nantes are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 47.2186371, -1.5541362. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nantes (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 Nantes versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:19 AM | 10:05 PM | 15h 45m |
| 2025 | 6:19 AM | 10:04 PM | 15h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:19 AM | 10:04 PM | 15h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nantes today?
In Nantes, the sun rises at exactly 6:19 AM and sets at 10:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 45m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nantes today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nantes runs from N/A to 7:06 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 9:17 PM and lasts until 10:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Nantes shift every day?
At Nantes's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 353.71° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Nantes at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:12 PM when the sun reaches 65.28. This produces an extreme UV level for Nantes. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
Has the sunrise time in Nantes 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 6:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:19 AM.