Current Time in Rennes, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 48.11° N, 1.67° W
Elevation: 39 m above sea level
Population rank: #13 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Brittany
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
Rennes is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rennes, France, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Rennes
Rennes gets 16h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rennes is at 06:10 and sunset in Rennes is at 22:10.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 21m near the December solstice to 16h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rennes and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Rennes
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 30 Jun ● | 02:34 | 06:10 | 14:10 | 18:25 | 22:10 | 23:40 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 02:38 | 06:10 | 14:10 | 18:25 | 22:10 | 23:40 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 02:41 | 06:11 | 14:10 | 18:25 | 22:10 | 23:40 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 02:45 | 06:11 | 14:10 | 18:25 | 22:09 | 23:39 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 02:48 | 06:12 | 14:11 | 18:25 | 22:09 | 23:39 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 02:52 | 06:13 | 14:11 | 18:25 | 22:09 | 23:39 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 02:55 | 06:14 | 14:11 | 18:25 | 22:08 | 23:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rennes
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Moon Phases & Times for Rennes
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How Far Is Rennes From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 308 km | ENE (73deg) |
| London | 394 km | NNE (16deg) |
| Moscow | 2,782 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Dubai | 5,528 km | E (96deg) |
| New York | 5,590 km | WNW (290deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,306 km | E (88deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,923 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,141 km | SW (221deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rennes?
Rennes next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rennes's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rennes and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.1deg S, 178.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rennes
What time is it in Rennes right now?
The current local time in Rennes is 12:22 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Rennes follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Rennes in?
Rennes 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 Rennes?
Is Rennes on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rennes is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rennes today?
Today in Rennes: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 22:10, giving 15h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rennes tonight?
The moon phase over Rennes tonight is Full Moon with 99.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Rennes?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rennes, clocks run about 2h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.