Current Time in Grande-Synthe, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 51.02° N, 2.3° E
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #394 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
The time now in Grande-Synthe, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Grande-Synthe currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Clocks in Grande-Synthe 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. Being in the temperate belt, Grande-Synthe sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. At about 2 m, Grande-Synthe is practically at sea level. The closest large city is London, about 177 km away. Grande-Synthe is a significant city in France, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Grande-Synthe gets 10h 40m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:15 and sunset at 18:55.
Grande-Synthe Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Grande-Synthe
Grande-Synthe gets 10h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Grande-Synthe is at 08:15 and sunset in Grande-Synthe is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 54m near the December solstice to 16h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Grande-Synthe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Grande-Synthe right now.
Best Time to Call Grande-Synthe
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Grande-Synthe:
Current Time in Other Cities in France
Cities Sharing Grande-Synthe's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Grande-Synthe.
Weather in Grande-Synthe
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Prayer Times in Grande-Synthe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:22 | 08:15 | 13:36 | 16:23 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:23 | 08:16 | 13:36 | 16:21 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:25 | 08:18 | 13:36 | 16:20 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:26 | 08:20 | 13:35 | 16:18 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:28 | 08:21 | 13:35 | 16:16 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:30 | 08:23 | 13:35 | 16:15 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:31 | 08:25 | 13:35 | 16:13 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
14-day Forecast for Grande-Synthe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Grande-Synthe
Sunrise
in Grande-Synthe
↑
8:15 AM
Sunset
in Grande-Synthe
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
10h 40m
Dawn
in Grande-Synthe
7:41 AM
Dusk
in Grande-Synthe
7:29 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Grande-Synthe
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Grande-Synthe
How Far Is Grande-Synthe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 177 km | WNW (289deg) |
| Paris | 241 km | S (179deg) |
| Moscow | 2,373 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 5,297 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 5,748 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,021 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,916 km | NW (314deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,507 km | ENE (59deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Grande-Synthe?
Grande-Synthe next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Grande-Synthe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Grande-Synthe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.0deg S, 177.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Grande-Synthe
What time is it in Grande-Synthe right now?
The current local time in Grande-Synthe is 12:08 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Grande-Synthe follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Grande-Synthe in?
Clocks in Grande-Synthe follow the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Grande-Synthe?
To turn UTC into Grande-Synthe time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Grande-Synthe at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Grande-Synthe on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Grande-Synthe as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Grande-Synthe today?
Grande-Synthe sees sunrise at 08:15 and sunset at 18:55 today, giving 10h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Grande-Synthe tonight?
Over Grande-Synthe tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 29.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Grande-Synthe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Grande-Synthe, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.