What time is it in France?
Live local time in France, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in France
Saturday, October 24, 2026
CEST (UTC+2) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC+2
- Time zone
- CEST (UTC+2)
Europe/Paris - Daylight saving time
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Currently in effect
Next change: October 25, 2026 - Sunrise
- 08:24
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:45
approx. local time - Calling code
- +33
France - Currency
- EUR
euro
Time zone in France
It's 22:20 in France in the CEST (UTC+2) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Paris.
The next clock change in France is on October 25, 2026 at 03:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC+1.
Today, the sun rises around 08:24 and sets around 18:45 in Paris (local time), with about 10 hours and 21 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in France is +33, and the local currency is euro (EUR).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in France?
The time zone currently in use in France is CEST (UTC+2).
Does in France observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in France is on October 25, 2026 at 03:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC+1.
What is the dialing code in France?
The international calling code in France is +33. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 33, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.