Current Time in Alençon, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 48.43° N, 0.09° E
Elevation: 147 m above sea level
Population rank: #273 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Normandy
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
The time now in Alençon, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Alençon currently observes CET, UTC+1. Clocks in Alençon are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Paris zone. Daylight saving time is not in effect at the moment, so the city is on its standard offset. The sun is up for only about 10 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Alençon sits at a modest 147 m above sea level. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 173 km distant. Alençon is a significant city in France, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Alençon gets 10h 00m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:42 and sunset at 17:43.
Alençon Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Alençon
Alençon gets 10h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alençon is at 07:42 and sunset in Alençon is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 18m near the December solstice to 16h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Alençon and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in France
Cities Sharing Alençon's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alençon.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 05:53 | 07:41 | 12:43 | 15:17 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:54 | 07:43 | 12:43 | 15:16 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:55 | 07:44 | 12:43 | 15:14 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:57 | 07:46 | 12:43 | 15:13 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:58 | 07:48 | 12:43 | 15:12 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:00 | 07:49 | 12:43 | 15:11 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:01 | 07:51 | 12:43 | 15:09 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
14-day Forecast for Alençon
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alençon
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alençon
How Far Is Alençon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 173 km | ENE (73deg) |
| London | 343 km | N (357deg) |
| Moscow | 2,653 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Dubai | 5,403 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 5,700 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,175 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,997 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,254 km | SW (222deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Alençon?
Alençon next changes its clocks on March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward by one hour.
Alençon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alençon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.4deg S, 179.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alençon
What time is it in Alençon right now?
The current local time in Alençon is 07:52 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Alençon follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Alençon in?
Alençon uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alençon?
Is Alençon on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 30, 2026, Alençon is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alençon today?
In Alençon today the sun rises at 07:42 and sets at 17:43, giving 10h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alençon tonight?
The moon phase over Alençon tonight is Waning Gibbous with 78.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Alençon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alençon, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.