Current Time in Paris, France
Paris is on Central European Standard Time – CET (UTC+1) right now. It switches to CEST (UTC+2) on 28 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Paris
| Time zone | Central European Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CET |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zone id | Europe/Paris |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer |
Time difference between Paris and other cities
Daylight saving time in Paris
2026
- 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
2027
- 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 02:59 local time, from CEST (UTC+2) to CET (UTC+1).
Paris time FAQ
What time is it in Paris right now?
Paris is on CET (UTC+1). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Paris, updated every second.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in Central European Standard Time, abbreviated CET, UTC+1. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/Paris.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
What is the time difference between Paris and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Paris.
Other cities in France
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.