Today in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 8:33 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 46m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:33 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur falls exactly at 1:40 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 57.80 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur?
At Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur's latitude of 44.0580563°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 9.53° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.0580563, 6.0638506. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:47 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 46m |
| 2025 | 6:47 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:47 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur today?
In Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, the sun rises at exactly 6:47 AM and sets at 8:33 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur today?
Today, morning golden hour in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur runs from N/A to 7:26 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:54 PM and lasts until 8:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur shift every day?
At Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 9.53° (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 Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:40 PM when the sun reaches 57.80. This produces very high UV, typical of Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur 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 6:47 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:47 AM.