Current Time in Rennes, Brittany, France

11:52:17 AM

11:52:17

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

Europe/Paris

Clock format
Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rennes

Sunrise8:13 AMSolar noon12:51 PMSunset5:28 PM
Next clock changeMar 28, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 132 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
France
Administrative area
Brittany
District
Ille-et-Vilaine
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Euro (EUR)

Practical

Country languages
French, Arpitan, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Dialing code
+33
Population
227,830
Elevation
Approximately 39 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
48° 06' N / 1° 40' W
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All times shown relative to Rennes local time

Clock changes in Rennes

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 16 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination31%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 16 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(23.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 16 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 13 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 10 min2 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 08 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 05 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 03 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 00 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rennes

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Plan around Rennes

Upcoming national public holidays in France

  1. Christmas Day
  2. New Year's Day
  3. Easter Monday

Nearby scheduled airports for Rennes, Brittany, France

Rennes-Saint-Jacques AirportRNSMedium airport · Serves Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine6.5 km southwest

Source: OurAirports record · RNS / LFRN

About 6.5 km (4.0 mi) southwest of Rennes

Scheduled airline service in source data

Nantes Atlantique AirportNTELarge airport · Serves Nantes107 km south

Source: OurAirports record · NTE / LFRS

About 107 km (66.3 mi) south of Rennes

Scheduled airline service in source data

Jersey AirportJERMedium airport · Serves St. Peter, Jersey128 km north-northwest

Source: OurAirports record · JER / EGJJ

About 128 km (79.3 mi) north-northwest of Rennes

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

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