Current local time in Aix-en-Provence, France
The live clock above shows the time in Aix-en-Provence. Aix-en-Provence is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.52° N, 5.45° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Aix-en-Provence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:57 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:07 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Aix-en-Provence at about 12:47 PM in mid-January, and about 1:43 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Aix-en-Provence sits at 5.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Aix-en-Provence time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Aix-en-Provence |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Aix-en-Provence |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 26 km (16 mi) | same time |
| Toulon | 57 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Nimes | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Montpellier | 128 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Nice | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Grenoble | 186 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Perpignan | 226 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Saint-Etienne | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
Other cities in France
- Paris
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Toulouse
- Lille
- Nice
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
- Strasbourg
- Rouen
- Montpellier
- Grenoble
- Metz
- Toulon
- Saint-Etienne
- Le Havre
- Rennes
- Tours
Questions people ask
What time zone is Aix-en-Provence in?
Aix-en-Provence is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Aix-en-Provence have daylight saving time?
Aix-en-Provence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Aix-en-Provence when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Aix-en-Provence's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).