Current Time in Pontarlier, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 46.9° N, 6.36° E
Elevation: 834 m above sea level
Population rank: #458 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 35m 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 Pontarlier, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Pontarlier currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Pontarlier keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Paris time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Pontarlier stands at an elevated 834 m above the sea. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 370 km distant. A major centre in France, Pontarlier keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Pontarlier Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Pontarlier
Pontarlier gets 10h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pontarlier is at 07:59 and sunset in Pontarlier is at 18:38.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 31m near the December solstice to 15h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Pontarlier and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in France
Cities Sharing Pontarlier's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pontarlier.
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Prayer Times in Pontarlier
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 20 Oct ● | 06:14 | 07:58 | 13:19 | 16:09 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:16 | 08:00 | 13:19 | 16:08 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:17 | 08:01 | 13:19 | 16:06 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 06:18 | 08:03 | 13:18 | 16:05 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 06:20 | 08:04 | 13:18 | 16:04 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:21 | 07:06 | 12:18 | 15:02 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:22 | 07:07 | 12:18 | 15:01 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
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14-day Forecast for Pontarlier
Moon Phases & Times for Pontarlier
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
65.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:17
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:16
Distances & Clock Changes in Pontarlier
How Far Is Pontarlier From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 370 km | NW (308deg) |
| London | 696 km | NW (320deg) |
| Moscow | 2,358 km | NE (54deg) |
| Dubai | 4,912 km | ESE (102deg) |
| New York | 6,198 km | WNW (295deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,701 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,450 km | NW (317deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,464 km | SW (227deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Pontarlier?
Pontarlier next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Pontarlier's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pontarlier and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.9deg S, 173.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pontarlier
What time is it in Pontarlier right now?
The current local time in Pontarlier is 09:55 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Pontarlier follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Pontarlier in?
Clocks in Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier?
To turn UTC into Pontarlier time, shift the clock 02:00 hours forward, which places Pontarlier at UTC+02:00 right now.
Is Pontarlier on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Pontarlier as of October 20, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Pontarlier tonight?
The moon phase over Pontarlier tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 65.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Pontarlier?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pontarlier, clocks run about 1h 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.