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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Paris
About France
France, also known as the French Republic is located in Western Europe and is a Member of the European Union. The capital city of France is Paris, its official language is French and the country’s population is approximately 64.5 million. Famous for its monuments and architecture, France is home to many great structures such as the Eiffel Tower, Mont Saint Michel, Notre Dame de Paris and the Louvre. The currency of the country is the Euro (EUR). This European country was once one of the great powers. During the 18th and 19th centuries France created a large colonial empire across West Africa and Southeast Asia but today said empire no longer exists. Each year France receives around 82 million tourists from all over the world – people are attracted to the Romance of the country’s capital, the beauty of the country’s countryside and the luxury of the country’s southern coast. In terms of food and drink, France is world famous for bread, wine and cheese. The country is also known for its annual sporting event, The Tour de France.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is France in?
France uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does France have?
France has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does France observe daylight saving time?
Yes. France changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Paris right now?
Paris, the capital of France, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between France and London?
France is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between France and New York?
France is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call France?
Office hours in France (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as France?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark….
What is the dialling code for France?
The international dialling code for France is +33.