Today’s lightZurich, Switzerland

Your sun schedule

CEST · UTC+2

Times shown in Central European Time.

Sunrise

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Daylight

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Sunset

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The arc of the day

Sun path

Current sun: —

Morning

Dawn & first light

Astronomical twilight: —
Nautical twilight: —
Civil twilight: —
Golden hour ends: —

Midday

Solar noon

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Sun altitude—

Day length—

Evening

Dusk & last light

Golden hour begins: —
Civil twilight ends: —
Nautical twilight ends: —
Astronomical twilight ends: —

Right now on Earth

Where day meets night

Live solar illumination at —

Day Twilight Night

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Map: Natural Earth

Understanding sunlight

A little light on
the details.

The Sun does not simply switch on and off. Its angle below the horizon creates distinct phases of light, each useful in its own way.

Golden hour

Soft, warm light while the Sun is close to the horizon—often favored for photography.

−4° to +6°

Civil twilight

Enough natural light for most outdoor activity before sunrise and after sunset.

0° to −6°

Nautical twilight

The horizon remains visible at sea while brighter stars begin to appear.

−6° to −12°