Geographic position of Dijon
Dijon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.3134° N, 5.0139° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,267 km (3,273 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,752 km (2,953 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,286 km (9,498 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 378 km (235 mi) east
Dijon 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 Dijon
With a population of 159,941, Dijon ranks as the 20th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dijon
Dijon Longvic airport (DIJ / LFSD) is a regional airport serving Dijon directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:00:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Dijon
Dijon 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 Dijon
Business hours in Dijon (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 Dijon
Compare time in Dijon with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dijon in?
Dijon 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 Dijon at UTC+2.
What time is it in Dijon right now?
The current local time in Dijon is 20:00:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dijon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Dijon 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 Dijon?
Dijon is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dijon?
Dijon Longvic airport (DIJ) is the airport serving Dijon. The current local time at the airport is 20:00:39.
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