Paris observes Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. In winter it uses CET (UTC+1).
About Paris
Paris is the capital of France and one of the world's most visited cities. It operates on CET in winter and CEST in summer, the same as most of continental Europe.
Paris is central to European business, fashion, and diplomacy. Its timezone aligns with most of Europe, making scheduling with other European cities straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paris in?+
Paris is in Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer.
How many hours ahead of London is Paris?+
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London year-round — both cities change clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays consistent.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. France moves clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, following the EU standard.
What is CET?+
CET stands for Central European Time (UTC+1). It is used in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and most of continental Europe during winter.
What is the time difference between Paris and New York?+
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York during US winter (EST) and 6 hours ahead during US summer (EDT), because both regions observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Paris now?
The current local time in Paris is displayed above and updates every second. Paris is in the Central European Time / Central European Summer Time (CET / CEST), UTC offset UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST).
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in Central European Time / Central European Summer Time (CET / CEST). The UTC offset is UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST).