Current Local Time in Nantes

Nantes, France (GMT+1)

08:20:09

Saturday, January 24, 2026

🌅Dawn
🌅8:42 AM
🌇5:56 PM

Nantes follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

💵€ Euro
📞+33 2
🔌Type C, E
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Time Zone Facts

🕐ZoneCET/CEST
🌐OffsetUTC+1/+2
🔄DSTYes (Mar–Oct)
📋IANAEurope/Paris
64
days until DST starts
Mar 29

Nantes follows CET and observes Daylight Saving Time.

Data: IANA Time Zone Database

🏢Business Hours in Nantes

OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies

Hours are general references based on official business standards. Actual hours may vary.

☀️Climate

Oceanic with mild summers (18-24°C) and cool winters (4-10°C). Frequent rainfall, Atlantic influence.

🏛️Top Attractions

Les Machines de l'îleChâteau des DucsPassage PommerayeJardin des PlantesÎle de Versailles

📍About Nantes Time Zone

Nantes is located in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in France, Nantes serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Nantes is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Nantes, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Nantes observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Nantes has a population of approximately 320K. The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Nantes from abroad, use the country code +33 2. The primary language spoken is French.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Nantes time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Nantes conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.

Quick Facts: Nantes Time

  • Time Zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+1)
  • Daylight Saving: Observed
  • Country: France (FR)
  • Coordinates: 47.22°, -1.55°
  • Calling Code: +33 2