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Time zone facts

Time zone
Central European Time
IANA zone
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC+2
Country
France
Region
Île-de-France
Population
2,138,551
Coordinates
48.85° N, 2.35° E
Elevation
42 m

Paris is the capital of France, with a population of about 2,138,551. It uses the Central European Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/Paris).

Paris observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+1 and summer time is UTC+2. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 3:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Marseille, Lyon.

Because Paris lies at 48.85° N, 2.35° E, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 16 h 11 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 8 h 15 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo
Sydney

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox6:54 AM7:02 PM12 h 09 min
June solstice5:46 AM9:57 PM16 h 11 min
September equinox7:36 AM7:49 PM12 h 13 min
December solstice8:41 AM4:55 PM8 h 15 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Paris in?

Paris is in the Central European Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/Paris. The UTC offset is UTC+1 (UTC+2 during daylight saving time).

Does Paris have daylight saving time?

Yes. Paris switches between UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.

What is the time difference between Paris and New York?

New York is 6 hours behind Paris all year round.

What is the time difference between Paris and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Paris?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:46 AM and sets at about 9:57 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:41 AM and sets at about 4:55 PM (local time).

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