Geographic position of Montpellier
Montpellier is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6109° N, 3.8764° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,855 km (3,017 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,164 km (3,209 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,874 km (9,242 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 312 km (194 mi) east
Montpellier 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 Montpellier
With a population of 248,252, Montpellier ranks as the 10th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Montpellier
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL / LFMT) is a major international airport serving Montpellier directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:01:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Montpellier
Montpellier 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 Montpellier
Business hours in Montpellier (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 Montpellier
Compare time in Montpellier with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Montpellier in?
Montpellier 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 Montpellier at UTC+2.
What time is it in Montpellier right now?
The current local time in Montpellier is 20:01:19 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Montpellier observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Montpellier 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 Montpellier?
Montpellier is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Montpellier?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) is the airport serving Montpellier. The current local time at the airport is 20:01:19.
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