Current Time in Nantes, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 47.22° N, 1.55° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Pays de la Loire
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 2h 05m 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 Nantes
Nantes gets 15h 51m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 22:01.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 28m near the December solstice to 15h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nantes and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 03:03 | 06:10 | 14:05 | 18:19 | 22:01 | 23:31 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:02 | 06:09 | 14:05 | 18:19 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:01 | 06:09 | 14:06 | 18:19 | 22:02 | 23:32 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:00 | 06:09 | 14:06 | 18:20 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:58 | 06:09 | 14:06 | 18:20 | 22:03 | 23:33 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:58 | 06:09 | 14:06 | 18:20 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:57 | 06:09 | 14:07 | 18:20 | 22:04 | 23:34 |
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How Far Is Nantes From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 342 km | ENE (56deg) |
| London | 488 km | NNE (12deg) |
| Moscow | 2,829 km | NE (56deg) |
| Dubai | 5,509 km | E (96deg) |
| New York | 5,633 km | WNW (291deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,301 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,995 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,072 km | SW (221deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Nantes?
Nantes next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Nantes's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nantes and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.2deg S, 178.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nantes
What time is it in Nantes right now?
The current local time in Nantes is 10:48 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Nantes follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Nantes in?
Nantes 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 Nantes?
Is Nantes on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Nantes is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nantes today?
Today in Nantes: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 22:01, giving 15h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nantes tonight?
The moon phase over Nantes tonight is Waning Crescent with 19.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Nantes?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nantes, clocks run about 2h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.