Current time in Paris
France
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Time zone
Europe/Paris
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
48.86, 2.35
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Paris
Paris uses Europe/Paris. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Paris
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Paris
The longest day brings about 16h 11m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 15m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Paris in?
- Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Paris move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Paris and New York?
- Paris is 6h ahead of New York.