Why Paris time sits ahead of the sun
France kept Central European Time despite sitting nearer the UTC+0 band. The result is long summer evenings — worth knowing before you schedule a late call.
Current time in
Paris, France
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Day Local time
Time zone
- Time zone
- CEST
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Daylight Saving Time
- On
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Sunrise 07:37
Now
Sunset 19:52
Day length: 12h 14m
Sunrise & sunset
Today’s sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length for this city.
- Sunrise
- 07:37
- Sunset
- 19:52
- Solar noon
- 13:45
- Day length
- 12h 14m
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
73.5% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 17:39
- Moonset
- 01:32
Today in Paris
- Astronomical twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Civil twilight
- Sunrise
- Solar noon
- Sunset
- Civil twilight
- Nautical twilight
- Astronomical twilight
- Now
Sunrise & sunset outlook Tap to expand the table
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
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| Today Sep 21 | 07:37 | 19:52 | 12h 14m | — | 07:07 | 20:22 | 13h 14m | — |
| +1 day Sep 22 | 07:39 | 19:50 | 12h 11m | 00:03 shorter | 07:09 | 20:20 | 13h 10m | 00:03 shorter |
| +1 week Sep 28 | 07:46 | 19:38 | 11h 52m | 00:22 shorter | 07:16 | 20:08 | 12h 51m | 00:22 shorter |
| +2 weeks Oct 5 | 07:55 | 19:25 | 11h 29m | 00:45 shorter | 07:25 | 19:54 | 12h 29m | 00:45 shorter |
| +1 month Oct 21 | 08:17 | 18:56 | 10h 39m | 01:35 shorter | 07:46 | 19:26 | 11h 39m | 01:34 shorter |
| +2 months Nov 21 | 08:00 | 17:15 | 9h 14m | 03:00 shorter | 07:27 | 17:47 | 10h 20m | 02:54 shorter |
| +3 months Dec 21 | 08:30 | 17:09 | 8h 38m | 03:36 shorter | 07:56 | 17:43 | 9h 47m | 03:26 shorter |
| +6 months Mar 22 | 06:51 | 19:06 | 12h 15m | 00:00 longer | 06:21 | 19:36 | 13h 14m | 00:00 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
| When | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change | Dawn | Dusk | Daylight* | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today Sep 21 | 07:37 | 19:52 | 12h 14m | — | 07:07 | 20:22 | 13h 14m | — |
| −1 day Sep 20 | 07:36 | 19:54 | 12h 17m | 00:03 longer | 07:06 | 20:24 | 13h 17m | 00:03 longer |
| −1 week Sep 14 | 07:28 | 20:06 | 12h 37m | 00:22 longer | 06:58 | 20:36 | 13h 37m | 00:22 longer |
| −2 weeks Sep 7 | 07:20 | 20:19 | 12h 59m | 00:44 longer | 06:49 | 20:50 | 14h 00m | 00:46 longer |
| −1 month Aug 22 | 07:00 | 20:49 | 13h 49m | 01:34 longer | 06:28 | 21:21 | 14h 52m | 01:38 longer |
| −2 months Jul 22 | 06:23 | 21:33 | 15h 10m | 02:55 longer | 05:47 | 22:09 | 16h 22m | 03:08 longer |
| −3 months Jun 22 | 06:01 | 21:46 | 15h 45m | 03:30 longer | 05:22 | 22:25 | 17h 02m | 03:48 longer |
| −6 months Mar 23 | 06:48 | 19:08 | 12h 19m | 00:04 longer | 06:19 | 19:37 | 13h 18m | 00:04 longer |
* Daylight here is civil dawn to dusk (twilight window), not sunrise–sunset.
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Typical business hours
A typical local office window — not market hours, exchange status, or a legal schedule.
- Typical window
- 09:00–18:00
- Typical days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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Right now in Paris
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- Week 39
- Day 264 of 365
- CEST · UTC+2
- 12h 14m daylight today
- Waxing Gibbous · 73.5% illuminated
Upcoming holidays in France
Public holidays from our country pack — not a complete leave calendar for every region or employer.
- All Saints' Day
- Armistice Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
- Easter Monday
About this city
- Country
- France Holidays
- Region
- Europe
- Coordinates
- 46.00, 2.00
- Population
- 67,391,582
- IANA time zone
- Europe/Paris
Where is Paris?
City pin on Google Maps — for orientation, not street navigation.
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Europe/Paris · Central European Time
Live Paris time, sunrise, and sunset
This page shows the current time in Paris on Central European Time — CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer — plus today’s sunrise, sunset, and day length.
The clock follows Europe/Paris with the rest of the EU. Use the blocks below for the live UTC offset, the gap from your local time, and a short sunrise/sunset outlook. Copy the iframe from Embed this clock if you want the same live face on another site.
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Read CET or CEST and the UTC offset
Open the Time zone card for the live abbreviation, UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. Paris switches on the last Sundays of March and October.
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Check sunrise and sunset today
The Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards show today’s rise, set, solar noon, and day length — including long summer evenings. Expand the outlook table for more dates.
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Questions about Paris time & daylight
What time is it in Paris right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows Paris local time and updates every second. It uses Europe/Paris, so CET and CEST switch automatically.
Is Paris on CET or CEST today?
Check the Time zone card: it shows CET or CEST, the UTC offset, and whether daylight saving is on. CEST runs from late March to late October.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paris today?
See the Daylight and Sunrise & sunset cards for today’s exact times, solar noon, and day length. The outlook table lists upcoming and past dates as well.
Is Paris always one hour ahead of London?
Yes. Both cities switch daylight saving on the same weekends, so the one-hour gap holds all year.
When do clocks change in France?
On the last Sunday in March and October, aligned with the EU. Spring forward to CEST (UTC+2), fall back to CET (UTC+1).
Do Lyon and Marseille use Paris time?
Yes. All of metropolitan France uses Europe/Paris, so the clock here applies nationwide except overseas territories with their own zones.
Can I compare Paris with New York or Berlin?
Yes. The Compare times strip shows live clocks for common peers. Add another city with the search box, or open the World Clock board.
Can I embed this Paris clock on my site?
Yes. Use the Embed this clock box on this page to copy the iframe or open it in a new tab. The widget shows live Paris time and follows daylight saving automatically. No account required.