City in France

Current Local Time in Marseille

Current local time and time zone in Marseille, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 67°F now🕔 11:33 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July and August👥 870.000

Current local time in Marseille

11:33 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Paris
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now9:33 AM
Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset8:31 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:51 AM
Sunset8:31 PM
Daylight13h 40m
Solar noon1:41 PM
Golden hour (am)6:51 AM - 7:51 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:31 PM - 8:31 PM
Blue hour (am)6:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:31 PM - 9:01 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Marseille

TypeCity
CountryFrance
ContinentEurope
Coordinates43°17′47.4″N 5°22′11.3″E (43.2965, 5.3698)
Population870.000
Known forMediterranean port and calanques
Local time11:33 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

Summary

Marseille is a city in France. Marseille is known for Mediterranean port and calanques. It has a population of about 870.000.

Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Marseille with clear sky. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 67°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Marseille is April, May, June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 43°F.

The closest major airport is Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), about 217 mi away. Nearby highlights include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc and Works of Antoni Gaudi.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Marseille today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 43°17′47.4″N 5°22′11.3″E (43.2965, 5.3698)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marseille?

Marseille is a city in France. Its coordinates are 43.2965, 5.3698. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Marseille right now?

It is currently 67°F (20°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 65% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Marseille?

April, May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Marseille, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Marseille in?

Marseille observes Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). The local time is 11:33 AM.

How many people live in Marseille?

Marseille has a population of approximately 870.000.

What is the nearest airport to Marseille?

The closest airports are Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 217 mi away and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 231 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Marseille?

Popular options include Promenade des Anglais Beach, Gran Paradiso National Park, Mont Blanc, Works of Antoni Gaudi, Sagrada Familia and Park Guell.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 11:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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