Days in Marseille are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Marseille
Marseille is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.2970° N, 5.3811° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,820 km (2,995 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,199 km (3,231 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,839 km (9,221 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 436 km (271 mi) east
Marseille 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 Marseille
The point on Earth exactly opposite Marseille is near Wellington - when it's noon in Marseille, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Marseille
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Marseille
Marseille is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Marseille 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 Marseille
In Marseille, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 23m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 58m, a difference of roughly 6h 25m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Marseille's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Marseille at 43.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Marseille
With a population of 877,215, Marseille ranks as the 2nd most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Marseille
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS / LFML) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Marseille.
Current local time at the airport is 02:12:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Marseille
Marseille 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 Marseille
Business hours in Marseille (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 Marseille
Compare time in Marseille with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Marseille
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Marseille in?
Marseille 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 Marseille at UTC+2.
What time is it in Marseille right now?
The current local time in Marseille is 02:12:00 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Marseille observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Marseille 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 Marseille?
Marseille is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Marseille?
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the nearest airport to Marseille, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 02:12:00.
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