Days in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines are currently getting shorter, about 24 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.7719° N, 2.0189° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,429 km (3,373 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,590 km (2,852 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,448 km (9,599 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 148 km (92 mi) east
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines
The point on Earth exactly opposite Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines
In Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 15m, a difference of roughly 7h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines at 48.77° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
With a population of 146,598, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines ranks as the 25th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY / LFPO) is a major international airport located about 25 km (16 mi) from Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
Current local time at the airport is 06:18:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Business hours in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (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-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Compare time in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in?
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines at UTC+2.
What time is it in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines right now?
The current local time in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is 06:18:55 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines 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-Quentin-en-Yvelines?
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines?
Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) is the nearest airport to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, located about 25 km away. The current local time at the airport is 06:18:55.
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