Geographic position of Grenoble
Grenoble is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.1787° N, 5.7148° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,029 km (3,125 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,990 km (3,101 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,048 km (9,350 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 448 km (278 mi) east
Grenoble 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 Grenoble
With a population of 158,552, Grenoble ranks as the 21st most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Grenoble
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB / LFLS) is a regional airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Grenoble.
Current local time at the airport is 20:00:39.
Daylight saving time changes in Grenoble
Grenoble 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 Grenoble
Business hours in Grenoble (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 Grenoble
Compare time in Grenoble with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Grenoble in?
Grenoble 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 Grenoble at UTC+2.
What time is it in Grenoble right now?
The current local time in Grenoble is 20:00:39 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Grenoble observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Grenoble 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 Grenoble?
Grenoble is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Grenoble?
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) is the nearest airport to Grenoble, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:00:39.
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