Current Time in Gien, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 47.69° N, 2.63° E
Elevation: 153 m above sea level
Population rank: #608 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Centre-Val de Loire
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
The time now in Gien, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gien currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Gien are set to UTC+01:00 under the Europe/Paris zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 153 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 131 km distant. Gien is a significant city in France, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Gien sees 10h 42m between a 08:12 sunrise and a 18:55 sunset.
Gien Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gien
Gien gets 10h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gien is at 08:12 and sunset in Gien is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 24m near the December solstice to 15h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gien and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Gien's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 06:26 | 08:12 | 13:34 | 16:25 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:27 | 08:13 | 13:34 | 16:24 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:29 | 08:15 | 13:34 | 16:22 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:30 | 08:16 | 13:34 | 16:21 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:32 | 08:18 | 13:34 | 16:20 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:33 | 08:19 | 13:33 | 16:18 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:34 | 08:21 | 13:33 | 16:17 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gien
Sunrise
in Gien
↑
8:12 AM
Sunset
in Gien
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
10h 42m
Dawn
in Gien
7:40 AM
Dusk
in Gien
7:27 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gien
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
49.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:13
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:09
Distances & Clock Changes in Gien
How Far Is Gien From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 131 km | N (351deg) |
| London | 469 km | NNW (336deg) |
| Moscow | 2,539 km | ENE (56deg) |
| Dubai | 5,204 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 5,905 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,986 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,190 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,323 km | SW (224deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gien?
Gien next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gien's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gien and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.7deg S, 177.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gien
What time is it in Gien right now?
The current local time in Gien is 16:27 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Gien follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Gien in?
Gien 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 Gien?
Is Gien on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 18, 2026, Gien has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gien today?
Today in Gien: sunrise is at 08:12 and sunset is at 18:55, giving 10h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gien tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gien is in its First Quarter phase, lit 49.4%.
What is solar time in Gien?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gien, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.