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Current Time in Paris, France
France · CET/CEST · UTC+1:00 / UTC+2:00 (DST)
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Europe/Paris
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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📅 Public Holidays in France (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for France. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Apr 6
Easter Monday
May 1
Labour Day
May 8
Victory Day
May 14
Ascension Day
Jul 14
Bastille Day
Aug 15
Assumption Day
Nov 1
All Saints Day
Nov 11
Armistice Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Paris
Find the best hours for a call between Paris (CET/CEST, UTC+1:00) and another city.
✈ Paris Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ CDG
Charles de Gaulle
🚇 Getting Around Paris
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Paris Métro (RATP) (302 stations)
⏰ Mon–Thu 5:30–01:15, Fri–Sat 5:30–02:15 · 16 lines
💡 Buy a carnet (10-pack) or Navigo Easy card for best value.
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RATP Bus
⏰ 6:00–00:30 (Noctilien night buses after) · 350+ lines
💡 Noctilien night buses cover the city when Metro closes.
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RER Regional Express
5 lines
💡 RER B connects CDG Airport to central Paris in 35 minutes.
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Vélib' Métropole
💡 Extensive bike-share network. Day pass ~€5.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: €2.15 (t+ ticket)
Day cap: Navigo Jour: €16.90
Weekly: Navigo Semaine: €30.75
✈ Airport link: RER B from CDG: €11.80
💡 Navigo Easy card — load t+ tickets, no expiry
📱 Recommended app: Citymapper or RATP official app
🏛 Top Attractions in Paris
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Eiffel Tower
€29.40
Landmark
💡 Book online weeks ahead. Summit tickets sell out fast.
Louvre Museum
€22
Museum
💡 Book timed entry online. Focus on one wing per visit — it's enormous.
Musée d'Orsay
€16
Art
💡 Best Impressionist collection in the world. Less crowded than the Louvre.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Free
Historic
💡 Reopened in 2024 after renovation. Queue early or book guided tour.
Sacré-Cœur
Free
Historic
💡 Climb to the dome for panoramic Paris views. Avoid nearby street scammers.
Palace of Versailles
€21.50
Historic
💡 Take RER C (40 min). Book online — crowds are intense in summer.
Centre Pompidou
€15
Art
💡 Free on first Sunday of each month. Rooftop view is underrated.
Marais District
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Best for walking, galleries, falafel and coffee. Place des Vosges is stunning.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Paris Museum Pass (2/4/6 days) covers 50+ sites including Louvre and Versailles.
🍽 Where to Eat in Paris
Local favourites & must-try dishes
L'As du Fallafel
£
Middle Eastern
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Le Marais
💡 Best falafel in Paris. Queue moves fast. Eat it on the street.
Septime
££££
French
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11th arr.
💡 One of Paris's best bistros. Book exactly 2 weeks ahead when reservations open.
Bouillon Chartier
£
French Brasserie
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Grands Boulevards
💡 Historic 1896 brasserie. No reservations — queue outside. Onion soup is iconic.
Du Pain et des Idées
£
Bakery
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Canal St-Martin
💡 Best croissants and pain des amis in Paris. Closed weekends.
Frenchie
£££
French
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Sentier
💡 Franco-British cuisine. Wine bar next door is easier to get into.
Chez L'Ami Jean
£££
Basque
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7th arr.
💡 Legendary rice pudding dessert. Loud, lively, unforgettable.
£ = under €20 · ££ = €20–45 · £££ = €45–80 · ££££ = €80+
💡 Local tip: Lunch menus (formules) offer 2–3 courses for €15–25 — same kitchen, half the price of dinner.
🏨 Where to Stay in Paris
Best hotels for every budget
Hôtel du Commun
€120–200/night
★★★★
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Le Marais
💡 Boutique hotel in the heart of Le Marais. Walk to Pompidou and Notre-Dame.
Generator Paris
€25–80/night
Hostel
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10th arr.
💡 Stylish hostel near Canal St-Martin. Great social scene.
Hôtel Fabric
€150–250/night
★★★★
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11th arr.
💡 Former textile factory. Trendy neighbourhood, great restaurants nearby.
Le Bristol Paris
€900+/night
★★★★★
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8th arr.
💡 One of Paris's palace hotels. Three Michelin star restaurant.
Ibis Styles
€80–140/night
★★★
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Multiple
💡 Best budget chain in Paris. Consistent quality, good locations.
💡 Area tip: Stay on the Right Bank (Marais, 11th) for nightlife and restaurants. Left Bank (St-Germain) for quieter, classic Paris feel.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Paris
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Moulin Rouge
Cabaret
💡 Book the dinner + show package for full experience. Show-only tickets from €115. Book weeks ahead.
Palais Garnier (Opera)
Opera
💡 One of the world's most beautiful opera houses. Standing tickets available from €10 on the day.
Rex Club
Nightclub
💡 Paris's best techno club. World-class sound system. Open Thu–Sat from midnight.
Le Bataclan
Concerts
💡 Iconic 1500-capacity concert venue. Check listings — great for rock and indie shows.
Canal St-Martin bars
Bars
💡 Best neighbourhood for an evening drink. Chez Prune and La Cantine de Quentin are classics.
Fête de la Musique
Festival
💡 June 21 — free live music everywhere in Paris. Every street corner becomes a stage.
Le Caveau de la Huchette
Jazz
💡 Jazz and swing dancing in a medieval cellar near Notre-Dame. Dancing encouraged.
Marché aux Puces
Market
💡 Saint-Ouen flea market — largest antique market in the world. Saturdays and Sundays.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Parisian nightlife starts very late — bars fill up after 11pm, clubs after 1am. Last Metro is around 1am (2am Fri–Sat) — plan accordingly.
💡 Travel Tips for Paris
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Euro (€). Wise or Revolut card for best rates. Some small restaurants and bakeries are cash only.
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Weather
Mild year-round. Spring (Apr–May) and autumn (Sep–Oct) are ideal. Summers 25–30°C. Rarely snows.
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SIM / Data
Free WiFi in most cafés. Buy an Orange or Free Mobile SIM — good coverage. EU roaming works from European SIMs.
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Plugs
Type C/E plugs (2 round pins, 230V). UK visitors need an adapter. US visitors need adapter + converter.
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Tipping
Not obligatory — service is included in bills. Leave €1–2 for good service. Never expected like in the US.
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Language
Always start with "Bonjour" — French people respond much better. Basic French phrases go a long way.
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Emergency
Call 112 for all emergencies (EU standard). Police: 17, Ambulance (SAMU): 15, Fire: 18.
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Safety
Safe city but watch for pickpockets on the Metro and at major tourist sites. Scammers near Eiffel Tower.
📅 Best time to visit
April–June and September–October. August is when Parisians leave — quieter but some shops close.
🛂 Visa information
Visa-free for EU, US, Canada, Australia, UK (up to 90 days). ETIAS required from 2025 for many nationalities.
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.What time is sunrise in Paris today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Paris are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Paris's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Paris? +
Sunset times in Paris are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Paris? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Paris to London, Paris to New York, Paris to Dubai, Paris to Tokyo.
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