Besançon, France
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Besançon, France is 16:16:27.
Quick Facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 128,426
- Coordinates
- 47.25° N, 6.02° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Paris
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- French, Arpitan, Breton, Corsican +3 more
- Country Area
- 547,030 km²
Time Difference Between Besançon and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Besançon
Current weather conditions in Besançon including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
17°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
34%
Wind
7.6 km/h
Visibility
45 km
17°
3°
16°
9°
17°
4°
20°
12°
23°
10°
Cities Near Besançon
- Time in Dijon76 km
- Time in Belfort77 km
- Time in Biel/Bienne94 km
- Time in Mulhouse113 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Besançon
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Besançon and New York
- Time difference between Besançon and London
- Time difference between Besançon and Tokyo
- Time difference between Besançon and Sydney
- Time difference between Besançon and Dubai
- Time difference between Besançon and Singapore
- Time difference between Besançon and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Besançon and Paris
Map of Besançon
Map showing the location of Besançon at coordinates 47.24878, 6.01815.
About Besançon Time
Besançon is located in Europe, Franceand follows the Europe/Paris time zone. The city has a population of approximately 128,426 people.
The current local time in Besançon is determined by the Europe/Paris time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Besançon, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Besançon
What time zone is Besançon in?
Besançon is in the Europe/Paris time zone (GMT+2) in France.
What is the current UTC offset for Besançon?
Besançon is currently at UTC+2 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Besançon observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Besançon observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Besançon?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Besançon, France, updated every second.