Time in Paris

Current local time in Paris (France), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Central European Standard Time · UTC+1

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC+1 · CET
Time zone
Central European Standard Time
Europe/Paris
Daylight saving time
Yes (standard time now)
Next clock change
The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).
Sunrise
07:48
Sunset
17:19 (9 h 31 min)
Difference from London
+1 h

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Time zone in Paris

Paris is located in France and uses the Europe/Paris time zone (Central European Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC+1 (CET).

Paris observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).

Today in Paris the sun rises at 07:48 and sets at 17:19 (local time), giving 9 h 31 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 48.86° N, 2.35° E.

Compared with London, the time difference with Paris is currently +1 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Paris?

The current time in Paris (France) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone, which is currently UTC+1.

Does Paris observe daylight saving time?

Paris observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC+2).

What time are sunrise and sunset in Paris today?

Today in Paris the sun rises at 07:48 and sets at 17:19 (local time), giving 9 h 31 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Paris and London?

Right now Paris is +1 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Paris and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.