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Current Time in Paris
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Time Zone
CET / CEST
UTC Offset
UTC+1 / UTC+2
DST Status
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🌍 Compare with Other Cities
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London
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New York
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UTC-5
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📍 About Paris Time Zone
🗺️ Location
- Country: France
- Region: Île-de-France
- Coordinates: 48.8566° N, 2.3522° E
- Population: ~2.1 million (city)
🕐 Time Zone Details
- Standard Time: CET (UTC+1)
- Summer Time: CEST (UTC+2)
- DST Start: Last Sunday in March
- DST End: Last Sunday in October
💡 Paris vs Beijing: Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing (CST) in winter, and 6 hours behind during European summer time. Paris is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT) in winter, and typically in sync or 1 hour ahead in summer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time from late March to late October.
How many hours ahead is Paris compared to New York?
Paris is typically 6 hours ahead of New York (EST). During US DST transitions, the difference may temporarily be 5 or 7 hours. During European summer (CEST), Paris is UTC+2.
Does France observe daylight saving time?
Yes. France (and most of continental Europe) observes DST: clocks go forward 1 hour on the last Sunday of March, and back 1 hour on the last Sunday of October.