Current local time in Besançon, France
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Besançon
Besançon, Doubs, France uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Paris), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 128,426.
| Country: | France |
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| State / region: | Doubs |
| Coordinates: | 47°15′N / 6°01′E |
| Population: | 128,426 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +33 |
Time zone in Besançon
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Paris |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in France: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Besançon is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Besançon today
| Sunrise: | 08:04 |
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| Sunset: | 18:36 |
| Solar noon: | 13:20 |
| Day length: | 10h 31m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:33 – 19:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Besançon
- London+1 hBesançon is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBesançon is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBesançon is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Besançon time
What time zone is Besançon in?
Besançon uses the IANA time zone Europe/Paris (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Besançon observe daylight saving time?
Besançon is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Besançon and London?
Right now Besançon is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Besançon and New York?
Right now Besançon is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.