Time Now 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 2h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
Clocks in Alençon are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Paris zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. The sun is up for roughly 15 hours today, deep into the long days of the season. 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 15h 15m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:28 and sunset at 21:43.
Time & Daylight in Alençon
Daylight Hours in Alençon
Alençon gets 15h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alençon is at 06:28 and sunset in Alençon is at 21:43.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 18m near the December solstice to 16h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Alençon and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Alençon right now.
Other Cities in France with Local Time
Cities Sharing Alençon's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alençon.
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Prayer Times in Alençon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 27 Jul ● | 03:49 | 06:27 | 14:06 | 18:14 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 03:52 | 06:28 | 14:06 | 18:13 | 21:43 | 23:13 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 03:55 | 06:30 | 14:06 | 18:13 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 03:58 | 06:31 | 14:06 | 18:12 | 21:40 | 23:10 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 04:01 | 06:32 | 14:06 | 18:12 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:03 | 06:34 | 14:06 | 18:11 | 21:37 | 23:07 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:06 | 06:35 | 14:05 | 18:11 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
14-day Forecast for Alençon
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alençon
Sunrise
in Alençon
↑
6:28 AM
Sunset
in Alençon
↓
9:43 PM
Day Length
15h 15m
Dawn
in Alençon
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Alençon
10:21 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Alençon
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:01
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:44
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 October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back 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 15:03 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Alençon follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Alençon in?
Alençon uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). 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?
Yes — Alençon is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alençon today?
In Alençon today the sun rises at 06:28 and sets at 21:43, giving 15h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alençon tonight?
The moon phase over Alençon tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.0% 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 2h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.