Time Now in Avignon, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 43.95° N, 4.81° E
Elevation: 31 m above sea level
Population rank: #46 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Provence
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m 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
Local time in Avignon runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Paris). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. There are around 15 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Avignon sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 31 m. The nearest big city, Paris, is a distant 577 km away. Avignon ranks among the biggest cities in France, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Avignon at 06:18 and sets at 21:15, giving 14h 56m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Avignon
Daylight Hours in Avignon
Avignon gets 14h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Avignon is at 06:18 and sunset in Avignon is at 21:15.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 53m near the December solstice to 15h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Avignon and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Avignon's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Avignon.
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Prayer Times in Avignon
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 22 Jul ● | 04:04 | 06:18 | 13:47 | 17:50 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:06 | 06:19 | 13:47 | 17:49 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:07 | 06:20 | 13:47 | 17:49 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:09 | 06:21 | 13:47 | 17:49 | 21:13 | 22:43 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:11 | 06:22 | 13:47 | 17:49 | 21:12 | 22:42 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:13 | 06:23 | 13:47 | 17:48 | 21:11 | 22:41 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:15 | 06:24 | 13:47 | 17:48 | 21:10 | 22:40 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Avignon
Sunrise
in Avignon
↑
6:18 AM
Sunset
in Avignon
↓
9:15 PM
Day Length
14h 56m
Dawn
in Avignon
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Avignon
9:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Avignon
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
56.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:37
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:56
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Distances & Clock Changes in Avignon
How Far Is Avignon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 577 km | NNW (342deg) |
| London | 917 km | NNW (338deg) |
| Moscow | 2,658 km | NE (49deg) |
| Dubai | 4,975 km | E (98deg) |
| New York | 6,232 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,811 km | E (91deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,151 km | SW (226deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,604 km | NW (316deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Avignon?
Avignon next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Avignon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Avignon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 44.0deg S, 175.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Avignon
What time is it in Avignon right now?
The current local time in Avignon is 03:50 on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Avignon follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Avignon in?
Avignon 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 Avignon?
Is Avignon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of July 22, 2026, Avignon has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Avignon today?
In Avignon today the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 21:15, giving 14h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Avignon tonight?
The moon phase over Avignon tonight is First Quarter with 56.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Avignon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Avignon, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.