Current local time in Limoges, France
The live clock above shows the time in Limoges. Limoges is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Limousin |
| Population | about 147,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.83° N, 1.25° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Limoges 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 | 6:58 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 9:48 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 7:41 AM | 7:54 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:33 AM | 5:12 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Limoges at about 1:04 PM in mid-January, and about 2:00 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 55 minutes ahead of the sun, because Limoges sits at 1.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Limoges time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Limoges |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Limoges |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand | 142 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Tours | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Bordeaux | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Angers | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Orleans | 235 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Toulouse | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Saint-Etienne | 247 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Le Mans | 257 km (159 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 Limoges in?
Limoges is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Limoges have daylight saving time?
Limoges 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 Limoges when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Limoges's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 55 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).