Days in Saint-Étienne are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 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.
Antipode of Saint-Étienne
The point on Earth exactly opposite Saint-Étienne is near Wellington - when it's noon in Saint-Étienne, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Saint-Étienne
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne
In Saint-Étienne, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 42m, a difference of roughly 6h 58m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Saint-Étienne's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Saint-Étienne at 45.43° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 06:23:50.
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: 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 Saint-Étienne
Compare time in Saint-Étienne with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Saint-Étienne
Official national holiday observed in France.
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 06:23:50 on Tuesday, 13 October 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 06:23:50.
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