Current Time in Calais
About Calais
Calais is located in France, in the Northern Hemisphere. It runs on Europe/Paris time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Calais observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryFrance
- Population74,433
- Latitude50.9519°
- Longitude1.8564°
- Time zoneEurope/Paris
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Calais Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Calais's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Calais
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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France National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Victory in Europe Day | Fri, May 8 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 14 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 25 |
| Bastille Day | Tue, Jul 14 |
| Assumption Day | Sat, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Sun, Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Wed, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 6 |
| Victory in Europe Day | Sat, May 8 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 17 |
| Bastille Day | Wed, Jul 14 |
| Assumption Day | Sun, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Thu, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 17 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Victory in Europe Day | Mon, May 8 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 25 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, Jun 5 |
| Bastille Day | Fri, Jul 14 |
| Assumption Day | Tue, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Wed, Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Sat, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 2 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Victory in Europe Day | Tue, May 8 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 10 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, May 21 |
| Bastille Day | Sat, Jul 14 |
| Assumption Day | Wed, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Thu, Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Sun, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 22 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Victory in Europe Day | Wed, May 8 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 30 |
| Whit Monday | Mon, Jun 10 |
| Bastille Day | Sun, Jul 14 |
| Assumption Day | Thu, Aug 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Fri, Nov 1 |
| Armistice Day | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Calais observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Calais
What time zone is Calais in?
Calais, France uses the Europe/Paris time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Calais observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Calais observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Calais today?
The sun rises at 8:09 AM and sets at 7:09 PM in Calais today, giving 11h 0m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Calais and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Calais right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Calais?
Calais is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.