What time zone is Carentan in?

Carentan uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Paris.

When is the next clock change in Carentan?

Clocks in Carentan move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Carentan observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Carentan observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Carentan?

Carentan is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Carentan, Manche, Normandy, France

9:13:35 AM

09:13:35

Sunday, November 15, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Paris

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Time zone details

Carentan is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Carentan

Sunrise8:15 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset5:23 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: France
Administrative area: Normandy
District: Manche
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: French, Arpitan, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Dialing code: +33
Population: 6,950
Elevation: Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 49° 18' N / 1° 14' W

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Clock changes in Carentan

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:15 AM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 08 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:40 AM – 5:58 PM
Nautical twilight: 7:01 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:24 AM – 7:14 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination31%

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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:15 AM (southeast, 118.0°)
Sunset: 5:23 PM (southwest, 241.8°)
Day length: 9 hr 08 min2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:49 PM (22.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:40 AM – 5:58 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 7:01 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 7:14 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:35 PM (southeast, 124.8°)
Moonset: 10:16 PM (southwest, 237.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 15	8:15 AM	5:23 PM	9 hr 08 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	8:16 AM	5:22 PM	9 hr 05 min	2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	8:18 AM	5:20 PM	9 hr 02 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	8:20 AM	5:19 PM	9 hr 00 min	2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	8:21 AM	5:18 PM	8 hr 57 min	2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	8:23 AM	5:17 PM	8 hr 55 min	2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 21	8:24 AM	5:16 PM	8 hr 52 min	2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in France

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Mon, Mar 29, 2027Easter Monday

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Carentan in?: Carentan uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Paris.
When is the next clock change in Carentan?: Clocks in Carentan move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Carentan observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Carentan observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Carentan?: Carentan is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer