Current local time in La RochelleNew Aquitaine, France
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Europe/ParisUTC+1 / UTC+2
La Rochelle 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 Rochelle
La Rochelle 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 Rochelle
These places show the same clock as La Rochelle every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
La Rochelle 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
- New Aquitaine
- Coordinates
- 46.16°, -1.15°
- Population
- 76,810
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in La Rochelle today
Computed from La Rochelle'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 Rochelle time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | La Rochelle 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 |
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La Rochelle time: questions and answers
- What time is it in La Rochelle right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in La Rochelle, updated every second from your device's clock. La Rochelle 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 Rochelle in?
- La Rochelle 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 Rochelle 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 Rochelle's time?
- Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Nice, Nantes keep the same clock as La Rochelle all year.
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