Paris time zone
Central European Time (CET/CEST) — UTC+1 in winter (CET), UTC+2 in summer (CEST).
Paris keeps Central European Time, one hour ahead of London, together with most of the EU. The live clock above shows the current time in Paris with summer time applied automatically.
- Paris is 1 hour ahead of London all year
- Central European Time covers most of the EU, from Madrid to Warsaw
- Summer time (CEST) runs from late March to late October
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Paris and London?
Paris is always 1 hour ahead of London — both switch to summer time on the same weekend, so the gap never changes.
What is the difference between Paris and New York?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year — 6 PM in Paris is noon in New York.
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