Current Time in Nice
About Nice
Nice is located in France, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 342,669. It runs on Europe/Paris time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Nice observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountryFrance
- Population342,669
- Latitude43.7031°
- Longitude7.2661°
- Time zoneEurope/Paris
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Nice Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Nice's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Nice
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
Nice 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
Time Converters from Nice
Full hour-by-hour conversion, best time to call and daylight saving notes for Nice against 8 cities. Current difference shown against each.
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Nice
What time zone is Nice in?
Nice, 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 Nice observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Nice 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 Nice today?
The sun rises at 7:40 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Nice today, giving 11h 14m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Nice and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Nice right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Nice?
Nice is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.