Current Time in Paris
France
Paris is always one hour ahead of the UK, all year round.
Today in Paris
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UK local time
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Sunrise to sunset
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Paris today, at a glance
The sun rises in Paris at — and sets at — today, giving a day length of about —. The UK is currently on BST (British Summer Time), with the next clock change to GMT due on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Tonight's moon is a new moon, 1% illuminated. Sunrise, sunset and moon figures are calculated from Paris's coordinates using standard astronomical calculations, and update automatically each day.
Time difference from the UK
Paris uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer, one hour ahead of the UK's GMT and BST respectively. Because France and the UK switch their clocks on the same dates, Paris stays exactly one hour ahead of the UK all year.
When it is 3pm in the UK, it is normally 4pm in Paris.
Best time to call
Almost any UK working hour works well for calls with Paris, since the one-hour gap is small and consistent - simply add an hour to the UK time.
Good to know
- France and the UK move their clocks on the same dates each spring and autumn, so the one-hour gap between them never changes.
- Paris is in the same time zone as most of Western and Central Europe, including Berlin, Madrid and Rome.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Paris?
Paris is always exactly one hour ahead of the UK, whether it is winter (GMT/CET) or summer (BST/CEST).
Is Paris ahead of or behind the UK?
Paris is always ahead of the UK, by one hour, all year round.