Current Time 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 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
The time now in Dunkerque, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dunkerque currently observes CET, UTC+1. Dunkerque keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Paris time zone. The city is holding to standard time for this part of the year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 10 hours. 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 07:37 and sets at 17:29, giving 9h 52m of daylight today.
Dunkerque Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dunkerque
Dunkerque gets 9h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dunkerque is at 07:37 and sunset in Dunkerque is at 17:29.
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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Current Time in Other Cities in France
Cities Sharing Dunkerque's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dunkerque.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 29 Oct ● | 05:42 | 07:36 | 12:34 | 15:02 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:43 | 07:38 | 12:34 | 15:01 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:45 | 07:40 | 12:34 | 14:59 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:46 | 07:42 | 12:34 | 14:58 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:48 | 07:43 | 12:34 | 14:56 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:49 | 07:45 | 12:34 | 14:55 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:51 | 07:47 | 12:34 | 14:54 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dunkerque
Sunrise
in Dunkerque
↑
7:37 AM
Sunset
in Dunkerque
↓
5:29 PM
Day Length
9h 52m
Dawn
in Dunkerque
7:02 AM
Dusk
in Dunkerque
6:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dunkerque
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
89.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:18
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:16
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 March 28, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 00:05 on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Dunkerque follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Dunkerque in?
Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque?
Is Dunkerque on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dunkerque is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunkerque today?
In Dunkerque today the sun rises at 07:37 and sets at 17:29, giving 9h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dunkerque tonight?
The moon phase over Dunkerque tonight is Waning Gibbous with 89.3% 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 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.