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 2h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
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
Daylight Hours in Alençon
Alençon gets 16h 03m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 22:01.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 18m near the December solstice to 16h 06m near the June solstice.
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Prayer Times in Alençon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:59 | 05:57 | 13:59 | 18:15 | 22:00 | 23:30 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:59 | 05:57 | 13:59 | 18:15 | 22:01 | 23:31 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:59 | 05:57 | 13:59 | 18:15 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:00 | 05:57 | 14:00 | 18:16 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:00 | 05:57 | 14:00 | 18:16 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:00 | 05:57 | 14:00 | 18:16 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 02:00 | 05:57 | 14:00 | 18:17 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alençon
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Moon Phases & Times for Alençon
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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 05:50 on Friday, June 12, 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?
Yes — Alençon is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alençon today?
Today in Alençon: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 22:01, giving 16h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alençon tonight?
The moon phase over Alençon tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% 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.