Current Time in Sens, France 🇫🇷
Lat/Long: 48.2° N, 3.28° E
Elevation: 78 m above sea level
Population rank: #305 of 15,277 cities in France by population
Region: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m 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 Sens, France is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Sens currently observes CEST, UTC+2. Local time in Sens runs on a UTC+01:00 offset (Europe/Paris). Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Sens sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 78 m. Paris is the nearest major hub, roughly 100 km distant. Sens is a significant city in France, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Sens gets 10h 51m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:06 and sunset at 18:58.
Sens Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Sens
Sens gets 10h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sens is at 08:06 and sunset in Sens is at 18:58.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 20m near the December solstice to 16h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sens and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Sens right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in France
Cities Sharing Sens's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Sens.
Weather in Sens
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Sens
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 06:19 | 08:05 | 13:32 | 16:26 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 06:20 | 08:07 | 13:32 | 16:25 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:22 | 08:08 | 13:32 | 16:23 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:23 | 08:10 | 13:32 | 16:22 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:24 | 08:11 | 13:31 | 16:20 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:26 | 08:13 | 13:31 | 16:19 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:27 | 08:14 | 13:31 | 16:17 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
14-day Forecast for Sens
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sens
Sunrise
in Sens
↑
8:06 AM
Sunset
in Sens
↓
6:58 PM
Day Length
10h 51m
Dawn
in Sens
7:34 AM
Dusk
in Sens
7:30 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Sens
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Sens
How Far Is Sens From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 100 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 441 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Moscow | 2,467 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Dubai | 5,166 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,928 km | WNW (293deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,939 km | E (92deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,185 km | NW (315deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,398 km | SW (225deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Sens?
Sens next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Sens's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sens and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.2deg S, 176.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sens
What time is it in Sens right now?
The current local time in Sens is 08:39 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Sens follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Sens in?
Clocks in Sens 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 Sens?
Is Sens on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Sens is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sens today?
Today in Sens: sunrise is at 08:06 and sunset is at 18:58, giving 10h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sens tonight?
Tonight the moon over Sens is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 20.1%.
What is solar time in Sens?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sens, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.