Current Local Time in Besançon
Besançon, France (GMT+1)
Monday, January 26, 2026
Besançon follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/ParisData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Besançon
☀️Climate
Semi-continental with warm summers (18-26°C) and cold winters (-1 to 6°C). Jura influence.
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📍About Besançon Time Zone
Besançon is located in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in France, Besançon serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Besançon is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Besançon, consider that standard business hours are typically Citadel 9 AM to 6 PM. Musée du Temps 10 AM to 6 PM. local time. Besançon observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Besançon has a population of approximately 0.12M (0.25M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Besançon from abroad, use the country code +33 3. The primary language spoken is French.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Besançon time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Besançon conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Besançon Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: France (FR)
- • Coordinates: 47.24°, 6.02°
- • Calling Code: +33 3