Current local time in Le Mans, France
The live clock above shows the time in Le Mans. Le Mans is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Pays de la Loire |
| Population | about 143,000 |
| Coordinates | 48.00° N, 0.10° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Le Mans 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 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:59 AM | 10:02 PM | 16 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 7:45 AM | 7:59 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 8:46 AM | 5:08 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Le Mans at about 1:08 PM in mid-January, and about 2:05 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 60 minutes ahead of the sun, because Le Mans sits at 0.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Le Mans time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Le Mans |
|---|---|---|
| Angers | 75 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Tours | 82 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Rennes | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Orleans | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Caen | 136 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Nantes | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Le Havre | 167 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Rouen | 175 km (108 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 Le Mans in?
Le Mans is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Le Mans have daylight saving time?
Le Mans 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 Le Mans when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Le Mans's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 60 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).