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Central European Standard Time (CET) · UTC+1

18:57:09
Thursday 29 October 2026

About Lyon

Lyon is France's third-largest city and the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, set where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. It is widely considered France's gastronomic capital, known for its traditional bouchons, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also a centre for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and banking, and the headquarters of Interpol.

Lyon follows Central European Time, UTC+1, and moves to Central European Summer Time, UTC+2, in summer. Mainland France has a single time zone, so Lyon always matches Paris and Marseille, as well as Geneva and much of Europe. It is one hour ahead of London, and lunch is often taken seriously, with many businesses pausing from around midday.

Time zoneCentral European Standard Time (CET)Europe/Paris
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027
Sunrise07:16
Sunset17:32
Day length10:15
Country
France
Population
500,715
Currency
EUR Euro Member Countries
Language
French
Dialling code
+33
Internet domain
.fr
Continent
Europe
Capital
Paris
Coordinates
45.764, 4.8357

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Time difference from Lyon

CityLocal timeDifference
London17:571 h behind
Moscow20:572 h ahead
Istanbul20:572 h ahead
Dubai21:573 h ahead
New Delhi23:274:30 h ahead
Bangkok00:576 h ahead
Tokyo02:578 h ahead
Sydney04:5710 h ahead
New York13:575 h behind
Los Angeles10:578 h behind

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Current time in cities in France

Paris18:57Marseille18:57Nice18:57Strasbourg18:57Montpellier18:57Bordeaux18:57Lille18:57

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lyon in?

Lyon is in the Central European Standard Time time zone (CET), which is UTC+1.

Does Lyon observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Lyon observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 28 March 2027

What is the time difference between Lyon and UTC?

Lyon is currently UTC+1.

What is the dialling code for Lyon?

The international dialling code for Lyon is +33.

When is the best time to call Lyon from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 09:00 to 16:00 in London, which is 10:00 to 17:00 in Lyon.