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Sunrise in Nice

Friday, May 22, 2026

Sunrise
6:00 AM
Direction
East-Northeast(61°)
Sunset
8:57 PM

Face east-northeast to see today's sunrise in Nice.

Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunrise begins.

The sun rises in the east, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Nice, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.

In Nice, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.

Best places to see sunrise in Nice

  • Promenade des Anglais (east end)
    Map

    Coastline alignment gives clear sunrise over the Mediterranean

  • Castle Hill (Colline du Château)
    Map

    Elevated park with open eastern horizon

  • Port Lympia
    Map

    Open harbour facing sunrise direction

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes early
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
  • Choose open ground or elevation
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