Time Now in Dunkerque, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 51.03° N, 2.38° E
Elevation: 8 m above sea level
Population rank: #71 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Hauts-de-France
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 50m 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
Dunkerque keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Paris time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. At about 8 m, Dunkerque is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 182 km away. As one of France's largest cities, Dunkerque is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Dunkerque at 07:24 and sets at 20:06, giving 12h 42m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Dunkerque
Daylight Hours in Dunkerque
Dunkerque gets 12h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dunkerque is at 07:24 and sunset in Dunkerque is at 20:06.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dunkerque and Major Cities
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Other Cities in France with Local Time
Cities Sharing Dunkerque's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dunkerque.
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Prayer Times in Dunkerque
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 05:24 | 07:23 | 13:46 | 17:15 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:26 | 07:25 | 13:45 | 17:13 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:28 | 07:26 | 13:45 | 17:12 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:30 | 07:28 | 13:45 | 17:10 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:32 | 07:29 | 13:44 | 17:09 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:34 | 07:31 | 13:44 | 17:07 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:36 | 07:32 | 13:44 | 17:05 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dunkerque
Sunrise
in Dunkerque
↑
7:24 AM
Sunset
in Dunkerque
↓
8:06 PM
Day Length
12h 42m
Dawn
in Dunkerque
6:50 AM
Dusk
in Dunkerque
8:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dunkerque
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
9.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:35
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:46
Distances & Clock Changes in Dunkerque
How Far Is Dunkerque From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 182 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Paris | 242 km | S (180deg) |
| Moscow | 2,367 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,292 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,752 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,016 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,920 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,502 km | ENE (60deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Dunkerque?
Dunkerque next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Dunkerque's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dunkerque and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 177.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunkerque
What time is it in Dunkerque right now?
The current local time in Dunkerque is 02:52 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Dunkerque follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Dunkerque in?
Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque?
Is Dunkerque on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Dunkerque is currently observing daylight saving time as of September 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunkerque today?
In Dunkerque today the sun rises at 07:24 and sets at 20:06, giving 12h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dunkerque tonight?
The moon phase over Dunkerque tonight is Waxing Crescent with 9.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Dunkerque?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dunkerque, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.