Current Time in Paris
Paris is on CET (UTC+1) right now, until 28 March 2027. Clocks go forward 1 hour that day.
Paris time at a glance
- Time zone: Europe/Paris (CET / CEST).
- UTC offset now: UTC+1, on standard time.
- Next clock change: 28 March 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour.
- Country: Île-de-France, France.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: London, 7 hours.
What time is it in Paris? CET (UTC+1), next clock change 28 March 2027, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone. Right now it is on CET (UTC+1), which is 1 hour ahead of UTC, until 28 March 2027.
Paris, Île-de-France, France, switches between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2). Paris is currently on standard time.
Does Paris use daylight saving time?
Yes. Paris moves between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2). The next change is on 28 March 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour and Paris moves to CEST.
| Date | What happens | New time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 28 March 2027 | At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM | CEST (UTC+2) |
What is Paris time in UTC?
Right now Paris is 1 hour ahead of UTC, so subtract 1 hour from Paris time to get UTC. The offset is UTC+1 on CET and UTC+2 on CEST, so use the column for the date you need.
| Time in Paris | UTC when Paris is on CET (UTC+1) | UTC when Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Paris and other major cities?
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London and 5 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with London, at 7 hours.
| City | Gap from Paris | Shared 9-to-5 window (Paris time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| New York | 5 hours behind | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | — | — |
| Dubai | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Singapore | 7 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 8 hours ahead | — | — |
| Sydney | 10 hours ahead | — | — |
Which time converters include Paris?
SavvyToolz has 4 converter pages for Paris, pairing it with London and New York. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Paris in?
- Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone. Right now it is on CET (UTC+1), which is 1 hour ahead of UTC, until 28 March 2027.
- When do the clocks change in Paris?
- Yes. Paris moves between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2). The next change is on 28 March 2027, when clocks go forward 1 hour and Paris moves to CEST.
- Is Paris ahead of or behind UTC?
- Paris is 1 hour ahead of UTC right now (UTC+1), so subtract 1 hour from Paris time to get UTC. After 28 March 2027 it is on CEST (UTC+2).
- What is the best time to call Paris from London?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Paris time, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London. Paris is 1 hour ahead of London right now.