All of France keeps one time, currently standard time at UTC+1. Clocks go forward on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
France at a glance
| Capital | Paris |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+1 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 28, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Abbreviations in use | CET, CEST |
Which time zone France uses
France uses a single IANA time zone, Europe/Paris.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe/Paris | --:-- | UTC+1 | Observed | Paris, Marseille, Lyon |
Daylight saving time in France
France is on standard time now. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM local time.
Clock changes in France, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC+2 |
| Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 3:00 AM becomes 2:00 AM | UTC+1 |
Current time in cities in France
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | Île-de-France | --:-- | Europe/Paris |
| Marseille | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | --:-- | Europe/Paris |
| Lyon | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | --:-- | Europe/Paris |
| Toulouse | Occitanie | --:-- | Europe/Paris |
Time difference between France and other countries
A 9:00 AM start in France is 3:00 AM in New York, 7:00 PM in Sydney and 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 6 h behind | 6 h behind | 6 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 9 h behind | 9 h behind | 9 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | 2 h behind |
Daylight across France
Days in Paris last between 8 hours 15 minutes and 16 hours 11 minutes over the year.
Same clock as France right now
These countries read the same time as France today. Some follow different clock-change rules, so the list changes during the year.
- Algeria
- Angola
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Germany Daylight saving time
- Italy Daylight saving time
- Netherlands Daylight saving time
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Poland Daylight saving time
- Spain Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in France
- Convert a time to or from France: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Paris to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in France and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does France have?
One: Europe/Paris, at UTC+1 in standard time and UTC+2 during daylight saving time.
Does France use daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on Sunday, March 28, 2027, and the one after that on Sunday, October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between France and New York?
France is 6 hours ahead of New York for most of the year. From March 14 to March 28 and October 31 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because the two change their clocks on different dates.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.