Days in Nantes are currently getting shorter, about 23 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 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.
Antipode of Nantes
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nantes is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Nantes, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nantes
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nantes
Nantes is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Nantes 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 Nantes
In Nantes, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 55m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 28m, a difference of roughly 7h 27m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nantes's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nantes at 47.22° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 05:54:14.
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: 6:00 PM - 2:00 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.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Nantes
Official national holiday observed in France.
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 05:54:14 on Tuesday, 13 October 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 05:54:14.
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