Time now in France

UTC+02:00 • Europe/Paris (CEST)

Your device clock is 73ms behind of the detected local time (Europe/Paris, UTC+02:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Friday, September 18, 2026, week 38

Time in France now

France has one official time zone: CEST (UTC+02:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in France is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in France?

Official time in France is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in France

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Europe/Paris UTC+01:00 Nord, Hauts-de-France, Paris, Île-de-France, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France

List of time zones used in France (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Europe/Paris UTC+01:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and France

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and France depends on the region.

  • Nord, Hauts-de-France: 5 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does France use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of France observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in France

  • 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in France was on 2026-03-29 at 03:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Paris): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from CET to CEST.

The next change is on 2026-10-25 at 02:00 (local time) (zone Europe/Paris): CEST → CET, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in France?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+1:00 and UTC+1:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does France have?
France has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does France use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of France observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert France time

To convert France time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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