Sunrise
Sunrise in Paris
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Sunrise
7:30 AM
Direction
East(86°)
Sunset
8:02 PM
Face east to see today's sunrise in Paris.
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 Paris, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.
In Paris, sunrise shifts between northeast in summer and southeast in winter.
Named viewing places in Paris
These are named locations already present with coordinates in SunPoint's curated city data. Check current public access, opening hours, weather and ground conditions before travelling.
- MapParc de Belleville terraceVerified named place
Highest public park in central Paris with an eastern outlook
- MapSacré-Cœur stepsVerified named place
Elevated viewpoint over the eastern rooftops of Paris
- MapPont Alexandre IIIVerified named place
Open Seine bridge facing east toward sunrise over the river
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes early
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover and dawn temperature
- Choose open ground or elevation