Current Time in France
France uses Central European Time, with daylight saving time.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
France time zone
Central European Time
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
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IANA time zone: Europe/Paris.
Major cities in France
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| France to New York | -6 hours | |
| France to London | -1 hour | |
| France to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| France to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| France to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in France: FAQs
What time zone is France in?
France uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1), switching to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) for daylight saving time.
Does France observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Central European Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 29, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Is all of France on the same time?
Mainland France uses a single time zone. Overseas regions use different time zones.
What is the time difference between France and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind France. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Paris, the capital?
Paris is on Central European Time, currently CEST (UTC+2). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Paris page.