Time in Besançon, France now
1:39:57 PM
Friday, July 3, 2026
CEST · UTC+02:00
Time zone
CEST
UTC+02:00
Europe/Paris
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
October 25, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:45 AM ↓ 9:35 PM
Day length 15h 50m
Solar noon 1:40 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Bourgogne (8)
Besançon facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Coordinates
- 47.2488, 6.0182
- Population
- 128,426
Frequently asked
What time is it in Besançon right now?
The current local time in Besançon is shown above and updates live every second. Besançon is on CEST (UTC+02:00).
What time zone is Besançon in?
Besançon uses the Europe/Paris time zone, currently CEST (UTC+02:00).
Is Besançon on daylight saving time?
Yes. Besançon is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Clocks change next on October 25, 2026.
What is the time difference between Besançon and New York?
New York is −6h relative to Besançon (New York is currently 7:39 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
