Geographic position of Nantes
Nantes is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.2173° N, 1.5534° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,256 km (3,266 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,763 km (2,960 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,275 km (9,491 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 117 km (73 mi) west
Nantes 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 Nantes
With a population of 325,070, Nantes ranks as the 6th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Nantes
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE / LFRS) is a regional airport serving Nantes directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:01:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Nantes
Nantes 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 Nantes
Business hours in Nantes (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 Nantes
Compare time in Nantes with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nantes in?
Nantes 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 Nantes at UTC+2.
What time is it in Nantes right now?
The current local time in Nantes is 20:01:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nantes observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nantes 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 Nantes?
Nantes is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nantes?
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) is the airport serving Nantes. The current local time at the airport is 20:01:24.
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