Current Time in Paris
France · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Paris
Timezone Details
| Timezone | CET/CEST |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+1:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC+2:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Europe/Paris |
| Country |  France |
| Population | 2.1 million |
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About Paris Time Zone (CET/CEST)
Paris, the capital of France, operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Most of continental Europe shares the same timezone as Paris, making it one of the most widely used timezones in the world.
Key fact: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter and 1 hour ahead of London (GMT).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Paris with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Paris Time
What time is it in Paris right now? +
The current time in Paris, France is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Paris is in the CET/CEST timezone (UTC+1:00 in winter, UTC+2:00 in summer).
What timezone is Paris in? +
Paris is in the CET/CEST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Europe/Paris. The UTC offset is +1:00 in winter and +2:00 in summer.Does Paris observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Paris observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +1:00; in summer it is +2:00.
What is the UTC offset for Paris? +
Paris's UTC offset is UTC+1:00 in winter and UTC+2:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Paris and London? +
Paris (CET/CEST) is UTC+1:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST) in winter and 1 hour ahead of London (GMT).
How do I convert Paris time to UTC? +
To convert Paris time to UTC, subtract UTC+1:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Paris and the UTC offset is UTC+1:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Paris in? +
Paris is located in Europe. It is the 2.1 million population city in France.
What is the IANA timezone name for Paris? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Paris is
Europe/Paris. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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