Current Time in France
France uses Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across France below.
Time across France
4 cities trackedFrance is in a single time zone — Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00). The country observes daylight saving time, setting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
Public Holidays in France
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Jour de l'An | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | Lundi de Pâques | public |
| May 1 | Labor Day | Fête du Travail | public |
| May 8 | Victory in Europe Day | Victoire 1945 | public |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Ascension | public |
| May 20 | Whit Monday | Pentecôte | public |
| Jul 14 | Bastille Day | Fête nationale | public |
| Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Assomption | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Toussaint | public |
| Nov 11 | Armistice Day | Armistice | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Noël | public |
Paris vs the World
Current time difference between Paris, France and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Paris |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:19 AM | UTC−4 | 6h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:19 PM | UTC+1 | 1h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:19 PM | UTC+4 | 2h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:49 PM | UTC+5:30 | 3h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:19 PM | UTC+8 | 6h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:19 PM | UTC+9 | 7h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:19 PM | UTC+10 | 8h behind |
Business Hours in Paris (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Paris, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Paris | 5:00 PM in Paris |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| London | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| Dubai | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Singapore | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Sydney | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is France in?
France uses Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in France right now?
The current time in Paris is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does France observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — France moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on Europe/Paris).
How many time zones does France have?
France has 1 time zone (Europe/Paris).
What is France's UTC / GMT offset?
France is in Europe/Paris (UTC+01:00), and switches between UTC+01:00 in winter and UTC+02:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout France?
Yes — the whole of France shares one time zone (Europe/Paris, UTC+01:00).
What is the time difference between France and India?
France (UTC+01:00) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.