Winter Solstice in Besançon
France — December 21, 2026
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Besançon
19:16:54
Europe/Paris
GMT / UTC
17:16:54
Etc/UTC
Mecca
20:16:54
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Besançon Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇫🇷 France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Population
- 128,426
- Coordinates
- 47.2488, 6.0182
Sun Times Today in Besançon
Sunrise
05:47
Solar Noon
13:33
Sunset
21:18
Golden Hour
20:32
Daylight
15h 30m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Besançon
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:11 |
| Sunrise | 05:47 |
| Dhuhr | 13:33 |
| Asr | 17:43 |
| Maghrib | 21:18 |
| Isha | 23:41 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Besançon?
- Winter Solstice in Besançon falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Besançon in?
- Besançon is in the Europe/Paris timezone.