Current Time in Paris
Paris operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during summer.
Paris
02:56:11 PM
Thu, May 21, 2026
Europe/Paris
GMT+2
GMT+2
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:56:11 AM | GMT-4 | -6h |
| Chicago | 07:56:11 AM | GMT-5 | -7h |
| Denver | 06:56:11 AM | GMT-6 | -8h |
| Los Angeles | 05:56:11 AM | GMT-7 | -9h |
| London | 01:56:11 PM | GMT+1 | -1h |
| Berlin | 02:56:11 PM | GMT+2 | +0h |
| Dubai | 04:56:11 PM | GMT+4 | +2h |
| Mumbai | 06:26:11 PM | GMT+5:30 | +3h 30m |
| Singapore | 08:56:11 PM | GMT+8 | +6h |
| Tokyo | 09:56:11 PM | GMT+9 | +7h |
| Sydney | 10:56:11 PM | GMT+10 | +8h |
| Auckland | 12:56:11 AM | GMT+12 | +10h |
Use Cases
Schedule meetings with French teams
Track Euronext Paris hours
Plan travel to France
Coordinate EU-wide events
Tips
Paris is in the same timezone as Berlin and Rome
CET is UTC+1, CEST is UTC+2
French business hours often include a long lunch break
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York (EST)
FAQ
What timezone is Paris in?
Paris uses CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) from late March to late October.
What is the time difference between Paris and New York?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.
Is Paris in the same timezone as London?
No. Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. London uses GMT/BST while Paris uses CET/CEST.
When does France switch to summer time?
France switches to CEST on the last Sunday of March and back to CET on the last Sunday of October.