Current local time in Paris, France
The live clock above shows the time in Paris. Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+2 right now (CEST).
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Île-de-France |
| Population | about 5.0 million |
| Coordinates | 48.87° N, 2.33° E |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Abbreviation | CET / CEST |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 (winter) / UTC+2 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Paris uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:46 AM | 9:57 PM | 16 h 10 min |
| September equinox | 7:36 AM | 7:50 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 8:41 AM | 4:55 PM | 8 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Paris at about 12:59 PM in mid-January, and about 1:56 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 51 minutes ahead of the sun, because Paris sits at 2.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 15.0° E.
Paris time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Paris |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | |
| London | 1 hour behind | |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 4.5 hours ahead in Jan, 3.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul |
Time difference between Paris and
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Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Melun | 44 km (28 mi) | same time |
| Rouen | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Orleans | 112 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Amiens | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Reims | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Le Havre | 177 km (110 mi) | same time |
| Le Mans | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Caen | 199 km (124 mi) | same time |
Other cities in France
- Marseille
- Lyon
- Toulouse
- Lille
- Nice
- Bordeaux
- Nantes
- Strasbourg
- Rouen
- Montpellier
- Grenoble
- Metz
- Toulon
- Saint-Etienne
- Le Havre
- Rennes
- Tours
- Nancy
Questions people ask
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone, UTC+1, or UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does Paris have daylight saving time?
Paris uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Paris when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Paris's clocks follow a zone centred on 15.0° E, so on standard time they run about 51 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).