What time zone is Descartes in?

Descartes 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 Descartes?

Clocks in Descartes 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 Descartes observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Descartes?

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

Current Time in Descartes, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France

5:39:29 PM

17:39:29

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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

Europe/Paris

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Descartes

Sunrise7:35 AMSolar noon12:40 PMSunset5:45 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: France
Administrative area: Centre-Val de Loire
District: Indre-et-Loire
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages: French, Arpitan, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Dialing code: +33
Population: 3,872
Elevation: 37 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 58' N / 0° 42' E

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Clock changes in Descartes

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: 7:35 AM
Solar noon: 12:40 PM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 11 min3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:03 AM – 6:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:27 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:52 AM – 7:28 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination85%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:35 AM (east, 109.0°)
Sunset: 5:45 PM (west, 250.8°)
Day length: 10 hr 11 min3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:40 PM (29.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:03 AM – 6:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:27 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:52 AM – 7:28 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (85% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:48 PM (northeast, 47.1°)
Moonset: 12:00 PM (northwest, 312.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	7:35 AM	5:45 PM	10 hr 11 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:36 AM	5:44 PM	10 hr 08 min	3 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:38 AM	5:42 PM	10 hr 05 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	7:39 AM	5:41 PM	10 hr 02 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:41 AM	5:39 PM	9 hr 59 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:42 AM	5:38 PM	9 hr 56 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:44 AM	5:36 PM	9 hr 53 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in France

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Descartes in?: Descartes 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 Descartes?: Clocks in Descartes 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 Descartes observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Descartes observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Descartes?: Descartes is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer