Days in Angers are currently getting shorter, about 23 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Angers
Angers is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.4716° N, 0.5520° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,285 km (3,284 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,734 km (2,942 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,303 km (9,509 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 42 km (26 mi) west
Angers lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Angers
The point on Earth exactly opposite Angers is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Angers, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Angers
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Angers
Angers is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Angers is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Angers
In Angers, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 26m, a difference of roughly 7h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Angers's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Angers at 47.47° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Angers
With a population of 168,279, Angers ranks as the 19th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Angers
Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME / LFRM) is a regional airport located about 77 km (48 mi) from Angers.
Current local time at the airport is 05:11:13.
Daylight saving time changes in Angers
Angers uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Paris. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Angers
Business hours in Angers (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Angers
Compare time in Angers with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Angers
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Angers in?
Angers follows the Europe/Paris time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Angers at UTC+2.
What time is it in Angers right now?
The current local time in Angers is 05:11:13 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Angers observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Angers is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Angers?
Angers is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Angers?
Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME) is the nearest airport to Angers, located about 77 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:11:13.
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