Days in Lyon 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 Lyon
Lyon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.7491° N, 4.8479° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,093 km (3,165 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,926 km (3,061 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,112 km (9,390 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 377 km (234 mi) east
Lyon 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 Lyon
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lyon is near Wellington - when it's noon in Lyon, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lyon
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lyon
Lyon is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Lyon 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 Lyon
In Lyon, 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 Lyon's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lyon at 45.75° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lyon
With a population of 520,774, Lyon ranks as the 3rd most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Lyon.
Current local time at the airport is 02:05:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Lyon
Lyon 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 Lyon
Business hours in Lyon (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 Lyon
Compare time in Lyon with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Lyon
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon 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 Lyon at UTC+2.
What time is it in Lyon right now?
The current local time in Lyon is 02:05:11 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lyon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lyon 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 Lyon?
Lyon is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lyon?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the nearest airport to Lyon, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 02:05:11.
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