Geographic position of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.8412° N, 0.5805° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,992 km (3,102 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,027 km (3,124 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,011 km (9,327 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 46 km (29 mi) west
Bordeaux lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bordeaux
With a population of 265,328, Bordeaux ranks as the 9th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bordeaux
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD / LFBD) is a major international airport serving Bordeaux directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:01:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Bordeaux
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux
Business hours in Bordeaux (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: 5:00 PM - 1:00 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 Bordeaux
Compare time in Bordeaux with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bordeaux in?
Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux at UTC+2.
What time is it in Bordeaux right now?
The current local time in Bordeaux is 20:01:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bordeaux observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bordeaux?
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is the airport serving Bordeaux. The current local time at the airport is 20:01:19.
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