Days in Strasbourg are currently getting shorter, about 25 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 Strasbourg
Strasbourg is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.5839° N, 7.7455° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,408 km (3,360 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,610 km (2,865 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,427 km (9,586 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 570 km (354 mi) east
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg
The point on Earth exactly opposite Strasbourg is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Strasbourg, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Strasbourg
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg
In Strasbourg, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 17m, a difference of roughly 7h 51m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Strasbourg's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Strasbourg at 48.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Strasbourg
With a population of 274,845, Strasbourg ranks as the 8th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Airport (SXB / LFST) is a major international airport serving Strasbourg directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:41:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Strasbourg
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg
Business hours in Strasbourg (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 Strasbourg
Compare time in Strasbourg with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Strasbourg
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Strasbourg in?
Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg at UTC+2.
What time is it in Strasbourg right now?
The current local time in Strasbourg is 06:41:19 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Strasbourg observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Strasbourg?
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is the airport serving Strasbourg. The current local time at the airport is 06:41:19.
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