What Time is it in Paris Right Now?
What time is it in Paris, France right now? Live Paris clock showing exact local time. Paris is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). Updated every second.
About Paris Time Zone
Paris is the capital of France and one of the world's most visited cities, home to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The time difference between Paris and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Paris time and time zones
What time is it in Paris right now?
The current local time in Paris, France is shown live above, updated every second. Paris is in the Europe/Paris timezone, 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Paris in?
Paris is in the Europe / Paris timezone, operating at UTC+1. Paris is the capital of France and one of the world's most visited cities, home to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Paris?
Paris is 1 hour ahead of UK (same as UK BST). This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Paris decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Paris from the UK?
To call Paris during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 10am-6pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.