Geographic position of Nice
Nice is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.7031° N, 7.2661° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,865 km (3,023 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,154 km (3,203 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,884 km (9,248 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 585 km (364 mi) east
Nice 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 Nice
With a population of 342,669, Nice ranks as the 5th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Nice
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE / LFMN) is a major international airport serving Nice directly.
Current local time at the airport is 20:00:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Nice
Nice 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 Nice
Business hours in Nice (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 Nice
Compare time in Nice with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nice in?
Nice 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 Nice at UTC+2.
What time is it in Nice right now?
The current local time in Nice is 20:00:26 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nice observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nice 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 Nice?
Nice is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nice?
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is the airport serving Nice. The current local time at the airport is 20:00:26.
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