Current local time in Calais, France
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Calais
Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Paris), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 74,433.
| Country: | France |
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| State / region: | Pas-de-Calais |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′N / 1°51′E |
| Population: | 74,433 |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages: | French |
| Country calling code: | +33 |
Time zone in Calais
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Paris |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in France: | 3 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Calais is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Calais today
| Sunrise: | 08:27 |
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| Sunset: | 18:46 |
| Solar noon: | 13:37 |
| Day length: | 10h 18m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:53 – 19:20 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Calais
- London+1 hCalais is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hCalais is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hCalais is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Calais time
What time zone is Calais in?
Calais uses the IANA time zone Europe/Paris (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Calais observe daylight saving time?
Calais is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Calais and London?
Right now Calais is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Calais and New York?
Right now Calais is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.