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 1h 50m 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 Dunkerque
Dunkerque gets 16h 29m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 22:04.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 01:50 | 05:35 | 13:50 | 18:11 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 01:50 | 05:35 | 13:50 | 18:11 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 01:50 | 05:35 | 13:50 | 18:12 | 22:05 | 23:35 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 01:50 | 05:35 | 13:50 | 18:12 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 01:51 | 05:35 | 13:51 | 18:12 | 22:06 | 23:36 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 01:51 | 05:35 | 13:51 | 18:12 | 22:07 | 23:37 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 01:51 | 05:35 | 13:51 | 18:13 | 22:07 | 23:37 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dunkerque
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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 05:27 on Friday, June 12, 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?
Yes — Dunkerque is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dunkerque today?
Today in Dunkerque: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 22:04, giving 16h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dunkerque tonight?
The moon phase over Dunkerque tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.1% 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.