Time Now in Paris, France 🇫🇷
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Paris ranks
#6 for clocks changing soonest · #45 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 48.86° N, 2.35° E
Elevation: 42 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in France
Region: Île-de-France
IANA Timezone: Europe/Paris
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CEST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in France: CEST
Paris keeps its clocks on UTC+01:00, in the Europe/Paris time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today runs to about 13 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Paris sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Paris sits at a modest 42 m above sea level. London is the nearest major hub, roughly 343 km distant. Paris ranks among the biggest cities in France, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Paris at 07:11 and sets at 20:26, giving 13h 14m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Paris
Daylight Hours in Paris
Paris gets 13h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paris is at 07:11 and sunset in Paris is at 20:26.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 14m near the December solstice to 16h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Paris and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Paris right now.
Other Cities in France with Local Time
Cities Sharing Paris's Time Zone (UTC+02:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Paris.
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Prayer Times in Paris
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 05:13 | 07:11 | 13:49 | 17:30 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:15 | 07:12 | 13:49 | 17:29 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:16 | 07:13 | 13:49 | 17:27 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:18 | 07:15 | 13:48 | 17:26 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:20 | 07:16 | 13:48 | 17:25 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:22 | 07:18 | 13:48 | 17:23 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:24 | 07:19 | 13:47 | 17:22 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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14-day Forecast for Paris
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paris
Sunrise
in Paris
↑
7:11 AM
Sunset
in Paris
↓
8:26 PM
Day Length
13h 14m
Dawn
in Paris
6:38 AM
Dusk
in Paris
8:59 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Paris
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:14
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Distances & Clock Changes in Paris
How Far Is Paris From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 343 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Moscow | 2,486 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Dubai | 5,247 km | E (100deg) |
| New York | 5,837 km | WNW (292deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,010 km | E (91deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,085 km | NW (314deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,402 km | SW (224deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,626 km | ENE (59deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Paris?
Paris next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Paris's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Paris and you would surface in the open ocean, near 48.9deg S, 177.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paris
What time is it in Paris right now?
The current local time in Paris is 06:59 on Friday, September 04, 2026. Paris follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone (UTC+02:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Paris?
Is Paris on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Paris as of September 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paris today?
In Paris today the sun rises at 07:11 and sets at 20:26, giving 13h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paris tonight?
Over Paris tonight the moon shows a Last Quarter phase at 51.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Paris?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Paris, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.