Days in Clermont-Ferrand are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.7797° N, 3.0868° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,096 km (3,167 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,923 km (3,059 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,115 km (9,392 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 240 km (149 mi) east
Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand
The point on Earth exactly opposite Clermont-Ferrand is near Wellington - when it's noon in Clermont-Ferrand, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Clermont-Ferrand
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand
In Clermont-Ferrand, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 43m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 40m, a difference of roughly 7h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Clermont-Ferrand's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Clermont-Ferrand at 45.78° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Clermont-Ferrand
With a population of 147,865, Clermont-Ferrand ranks as the 23rd most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE / LFLC) is a major international airport serving Clermont-Ferrand directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:07:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand
Business hours in Clermont-Ferrand (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 Clermont-Ferrand
Compare time in Clermont-Ferrand with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Clermont-Ferrand
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Clermont-Ferrand in?
Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand at UTC+2.
What time is it in Clermont-Ferrand right now?
The current local time in Clermont-Ferrand is 06:07:58 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Clermont-Ferrand observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Clermont-Ferrand?
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE) is the airport serving Clermont-Ferrand. The current local time at the airport is 06:07:58.
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