Days in Nîmes are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Nîmes
Nîmes is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.8367° N, 4.3579° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,880 km (3,032 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,139 km (3,193 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,899 km (9,258 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 350 km (217 mi) east
Nîmes 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 Nîmes
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nîmes is near Wellington - when it's noon in Nîmes, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nîmes
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nîmes
Nîmes is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Nîmes 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 Nîmes
In Nîmes, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 54m, a difference of roughly 6h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nîmes's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nîmes at 43.84° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nîmes
With a population of 148,236, Nîmes ranks as the 22nd most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Nîmes
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI / LFTW) is a regional airport serving Nîmes directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:55:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Nîmes
Nîmes 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 Nîmes
Business hours in Nîmes (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 Nîmes
Compare time in Nîmes with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Nîmes
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nîmes in?
Nîmes 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 Nîmes at UTC+2.
What time is it in Nîmes right now?
The current local time in Nîmes is 06:55:11 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nîmes observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nîmes 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 Nîmes?
Nîmes is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nîmes?
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI) is the airport serving Nîmes. The current local time at the airport is 06:55:11.
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