Today in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, the sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 9:22 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 21m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 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 6:44 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 8:38 PM and lasts until 9:22 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 1:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 68.19 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces an extreme UV level for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
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 371.93° (NNE). 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 | 6:01 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 21m |
| 2025 | 6:01 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 20m |
| 2021 | 6:01 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 20m |
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 6:01 AM and sets at 9:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 21m 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 6:44 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 8:38 PM and lasts until 9:18 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 371.93° (NNE). 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 1:41 PM when the sun reaches 68.19. This produces an extreme UV level for Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. Outdoor work during solar noon carries real sunburn risk within 10 minutes of unprotected exposure.
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 6:01 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:01 AM.