Current Time in Montpellier, France
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Montpellier time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Paris
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
43.61° N, 3.88° E
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
7:47 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier to New York | -6 hours | |
| Montpellier to London | -1 hour | |
| Montpellier to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Montpellier to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Montpellier to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Montpellier. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Montpellier
What time zone is Montpellier in?
Montpellier is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Paris). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Montpellier observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Montpellier and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Montpellier. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montpellier?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:28 AM and sets at 7:47 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of France on the same time as Montpellier?
Mainland France uses a single time zone, so Montpellier has the same local time as the rest of the mainland. Overseas regions use different time zones.