This is the start time of the Le Mans 24 hours
On Saturday, June 14th 2025, the 24 Hours of Le Mans starts at 15:00 BST (16:00 PM CET).
No matter what happens, after a twice-around-the-clock test of endurance, the chequered flag will fly at 15:00 BST, 16:00 CET on Sunday, 15th June.
Before the race, there will be multiple free practice sessions during both daylight and nighttime so drivers can get used to the conditions in both darkness and daylight.
On Wednesday, June 11th, and Thursday, June 12th, qualifying will take place along with a number of free practice sessions, all building up to the dropping of the French Tricolour on Saturday afternoon!
Do you want to view the schedule of the Le Mans 24 hours? Check out the schedule below!
Le Mans 24 Hours time schedule
| Date | Session | Local start time (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday June 11th | Free Practice 1 | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday June 11th | Qualifying - LMP2/LMGT3 | 18:45 - 19:15 |
| Wednesday June 11th | Qualifying - Hypercar | 19:30 - 20:15 |
| Wednesday June 11th | Free Practice 2 | 22:00 - 00:00 Thursday |
| Thursday June 12th | Free Practice 3 | 14:45 - 17:45 |
| Thursday June 12th | Qualifying - Hyperpole 1 - LMP2/LMGT3 | 20:00 - 20:20 |
| Thursday June 12th | Qualifying - Hyperpole 2 - LMPW/LMGT3 | 20:35 - 20:50 |
| Thursday June 12th | Qualifying - Hyperpole 1 - Hypercar | 21:05 - 21:25 |
| Thursday June 12th | Qualifying - Hyperpole 2 - Hypercar | 21:40 - 21:55 |
| Thursday June 12th | Free Practice 4 | 23:00 - 00:00 Friday |
| Saturday June 14th | Warm-up | 12:00 - 12:15 |
| Saturday June 14th | Le Mans 24 Hours - START | 16:00 |
| Sunday June 15th | Le Mans 24 Hours - FINISH | 16:00 |
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