Current Time in Dijon, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 47.32° N, 5.02° E
Elevation: 242 m above sea level
Population rank: #21 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m 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
The time now in Dijon, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dijon currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Dijon keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Paris time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Dijon sits at a modest 242 m above sea level. The closest large city is Paris, about 262 km away. As one of France's largest cities, Dijon is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Dijon gets 10h 50m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:59 and sunset at 18:50.
Dijon Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dijon
Dijon gets 10h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dijon is at 07:59 and sunset in Dijon is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 27m near the December solstice to 15h 56m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Dijon's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:14 | 07:59 | 13:25 | 16:19 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:15 | 08:00 | 13:25 | 16:18 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:17 | 08:02 | 13:25 | 16:17 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:18 | 08:03 | 13:24 | 16:15 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:19 | 08:04 | 13:24 | 16:14 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:21 | 08:06 | 13:24 | 16:12 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:22 | 08:07 | 13:24 | 16:11 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dijon
Sunrise
in Dijon
↑
7:59 AM
Sunset
in Dijon
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
10h 50m
Dawn
in Dijon
7:28 AM
Dusk
in Dijon
7:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dijon
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Dijon
How Far Is Dijon From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 262 km | NW (312deg) |
| London | 596 km | NW (323deg) |
| Moscow | 2,414 km | NE (55deg) |
| Dubai | 5,020 km | E (101deg) |
| New York | 6,086 km | WNW (294deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,805 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,346 km | NW (316deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,422 km | SW (226deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dijon?
Dijon next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dijon's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dijon and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.3deg S, 175.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dijon
What time is it in Dijon right now?
The current local time in Dijon is 05:59 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Dijon follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Dijon in?
Dijon 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 Dijon?
Is Dijon on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Dijon has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dijon today?
Dijon sees sunrise at 07:59 and sunset at 18:50 today, giving 10h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dijon tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dijon is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 27.3%.
What is solar time in Dijon?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dijon, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.