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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2
About Paris
Paris is the capital of France and its political, cultural and business centre. It is home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame, hosts major fashion weeks, and is the headquarters of organisations such as UNESCO and the OECD. Travellers, buyers and partners worldwide check the time here before calling or flying in.
France uses Central European Time, UTC+1 in winter, switching to Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) when clocks go forward. Paris is one hour ahead of London all year and keeps the same time as Brussels, Berlin, Madrid and Rome. Business lunches tend to be taken seriously, so early-afternoon calls can be harder to arrange than morning ones.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in the Central European Summer Time time zone (CEST), which is UTC+2.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paris observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026
What is the time difference between Paris and UTC?
Paris is currently UTC+2.
What is the dialling code for Paris?
The international dialling code for Paris is +33.
When is the best time to call Paris 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 Paris.