Current local time in Montpellier, France
The live clock above shows the time in Montpellier. Montpellier is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Population | about 288,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.61° N, 3.87° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Montpellier 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:03 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| September equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 8:14 AM | 5:10 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Montpellier at about 12:53 PM in mid-January, and about 1:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun, because Montpellier sits at 3.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Montpellier time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Montpellier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Montpellier |
|---|---|---|
| Nimes | 46 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Marseille | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Aix-en-Provence | 128 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Perpignan | 128 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Toulon | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Toulouse | 195 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Saint-Etienne | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Grenoble | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
Other cities in France
- Paris
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Toulouse
- Lille
- Nice
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
- Strasbourg
- Rouen
- Grenoble
- Metz
- Toulon
- Saint-Etienne
- Le Havre
- Rennes
- Tours
- Nancy
Questions people ask
What time zone is Montpellier in?
Montpellier is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Montpellier have daylight saving time?
Montpellier 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 Montpellier when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Montpellier's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 45 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).