What time zone is Paris in?

Paris uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from late March to late October.

What is the time difference between Paris and London?

Paris is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and both are 1 hour ahead of UTC when BST and CEST overlap in summer.

Does Paris observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Clocks move forward to CEST (UTC+2) in late March and back to CET (UTC+1) in late October.

What is the time difference between Paris and New York?

Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter and 5 hours ahead when New York is on EDT.

Paris Time Zone — CET/CEST UTC+1

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

Europe/Paris

Continent

Europe

Country

France

Daylight Saving

Yes — DST observed

Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) runs late March to late October.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

5:45 AM – 8:45 AM

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Sunset

5:00 PM – 9:58 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Temperate oceanic/continental climate. Summers warm ~25 °C (77 °F); winters cool ~5 °C (41 °F) with occasional frost.

Best Time to Visit

April–June and September–October

City Quick Facts

Population

2.1 million (city); ~12 million (metro)

Official Language

French

Currency

EUR (€)

Calling Code

+33

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM CET/CEST

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

Paris operates on Central European Time — just 1 hour ahead of London in winter, and 2 hours in summer.
The Paris Bourse (Euronext Paris) opens at 9:00 AM CET, part of the pan-European trading window.
France observes DST, so Paris shifts between UTC+1 and UTC+2 — important for scheduling cross-channel meetings.
Paris is a popular stopover timezone: between New York (−6/−7 h) and Dubai (+3/+2 h) it's a natural meeting bridge.
The Eiffel Tower's hourly light show is timed by Paris local time — a global cultural landmark tied to the CET clock.