Current Time in Nantes, France
Nantes is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Nantes
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Paris |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Nantes and other cities
Daylight saving time in Nantes
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Nantes time FAQ
What time is it in Nantes right now?
Nantes is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Nantes, updated every second.
What time zone is Nantes in?
Nantes is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Paris.
Does Nantes observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Nantes and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Nantes.
Other cities in France
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.