Days in Toulon are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Toulon
Toulon is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.1244° N, 5.9284° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,801 km (2,983 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,218 km (3,242 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,819 km (9,208 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 482 km (300 mi) east
Toulon 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 Toulon
The point on Earth exactly opposite Toulon is near Wellington - when it's noon in Toulon, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Toulon
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Toulon
Toulon is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Toulon 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 Toulon
In Toulon, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 59m, a difference of roughly 6h 23m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Toulon's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Toulon at 43.12° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Toulon
With a population of 168,701, Toulon ranks as the 18th most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Toulon
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN / LFTH) is a regional airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Toulon.
Current local time at the airport is 05:15:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Toulon
Toulon 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 Toulon
Business hours in Toulon (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 Toulon
Compare time in Toulon with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Toulon
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Toulon in?
Toulon 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 Toulon at UTC+2.
What time is it in Toulon right now?
The current local time in Toulon is 05:15:19 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Toulon observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Toulon 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 Toulon?
Toulon is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Toulon?
Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN) is the nearest airport to Toulon, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:15:19.
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