Current local time in La DefenseÎle-de-France, France
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Europe/ParisUTC+1 / UTC+2
La Defense keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Paris.
Daylight saving time in La Defense
La Defense changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1
- Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2
Cities on the same time as La Defense
These places show the same clock as La Defense every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
La Defense time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Paris
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026 → UTC+1
- Country
- France
- Region
- Île-de-France
- Coordinates
- 48.89°, 2.24°
- Population
- 20,000
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in La Defense today
Computed from La Defense's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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La Defense time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | La Defense is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 6h ahead |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 1h ahead |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 2h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 9h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
La Defense time: questions and answers
- What time is it in La Defense right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in La Defense, updated every second from your device's clock. La Defense keeps Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- What time zone is La Defense in?
- La Defense is in the IANA time zone Europe/Paris: Central European Standard Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
- Does La Defense observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Oct 25, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC+1; Sun, Mar 28, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC+2.
- Which cities share La Defense's time?
- Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes keep the same clock as La Defense all year.
Planning something with La Defense?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between La Defense and your team.
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