Current local time in Reims, France
The live clock above shows the time in Reims. Reims is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Champagne-Ardenne |
| Population | about 178,000 |
| Coordinates | 49.25° N, 4.03° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Reims 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 | 6:47 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:38 AM | 9:52 PM | 16 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 7:29 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 8:36 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Reims at about 12:52 PM in mid-January, and about 1:49 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 44 minutes ahead of the sun, because Reims sits at 4.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Reims time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Reims |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Reims |
|---|---|---|
| Melun | 128 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Paris | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Charleroi, Belgium | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Amiens | 144 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Metz | 157 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Lille | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Nancy | 170 km (106 mi) | same time |
| Brussels, Belgium | 177 km (110 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 Reims in?
Reims is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Reims have daylight saving time?
Reims 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 Reims when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Reims's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 44 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).