Time Now in Orléans, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 47.9° N, 1.9° E
Elevation: 115 m above sea level
Population rank: #34 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
Orléans sits in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+01:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 115 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 111 km distant. Orléans ranks among the biggest cities in France, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Orléans gets 12h 52m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:22 and sunset at 20:15.
Time & Daylight in Orléans
Daylight Hours in Orléans
Orléans gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Orléans is at 07:22 and sunset in Orléans is at 20:15.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 22m near the December solstice to 16h 01m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 10 Sep ● | 05:29 | 07:22 | 13:49 | 17:24 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 05:31 | 07:23 | 13:49 | 17:22 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 05:33 | 07:24 | 13:48 | 17:21 | 20:12 | 21:42 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:35 | 07:26 | 13:48 | 17:20 | 20:10 | 21:40 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:36 | 07:27 | 13:48 | 17:18 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:38 | 07:29 | 13:47 | 17:17 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:40 | 07:30 | 13:47 | 17:16 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
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Distances & Clock Changes in Orléans
How Far Is Orléans From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 111 km | NNE (17deg) |
| London | 427 km | NNW (341deg) |
| Moscow | 2,571 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Dubai | 5,262 km | E (99deg) |
| New York | 5,846 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,041 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,135 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,302 km | SW (224deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Orléans?
Orléans next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Orléans's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Orléans and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.9deg S, 178.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orléans
What time is it in Orléans right now?
The current local time in Orléans is 15:50 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Orléans follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Orléans in?
Orléans 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 Orléans?
Is Orléans on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Orléans as of September 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Orléans today?
Today in Orléans: sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset is at 20:15, giving 12h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Orléans tonight?
Over Orléans tonight the moon shows a New Moon phase at 0.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Orléans?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Orléans, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.