Geographic position of Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.4339° N, 4.3900° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,058 km (3,143 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,961 km (3,083 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,077 km (9,368 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 343 km (213 mi) east
Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne
With a population of 176,280, Saint-Étienne ranks as the 17th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Saint-Étienne
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS / LFLL) is a major international airport located about 63 km (39 mi) from Saint-Étienne.
Current local time at the airport is 20:02:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne
Business hours in Saint-Étienne (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 Saint-Étienne
Compare time in Saint-Étienne with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saint-Étienne in?
Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne at UTC+2.
What time is it in Saint-Étienne right now?
The current local time in Saint-Étienne is 20:02:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Saint-Étienne observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Saint-Étienne?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) is the nearest airport to Saint-Étienne, located about 63 km away. The current local time at the airport is 20:02:00.
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