Local Time in Paris, France
13°C / 55°F · Overcast
Currently business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Oct 25
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- IANA Zone
- Europe/Paris
- Country
- France
- Continent
- Europe
Latest news in Paris
- France Imposes Curfews in Parts of Paris and Other Cities After Nationwide RiotingThe New York Times · 2d ago
- NFL Paris game still on despite France riots, league saysNewsNation · 14h ago
- Amid civil unrest in Paris, NFL has 'never been close' to moving first game in FranceYahoo Sports · 12h ago
- NFL, Saints address plans for Paris game during Week 6 as protests escalate in FranceCBS Sports · 11h ago
- A Photographer Captures Paris Protests As the Mood Turned ViolentVanity Fair · 2d ago
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Local Vibe
Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), as of January 2026, and a metropolitan population of 13.3 million (2023). Located on the Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Paris is nicknamed the "City of Light" mainly due to its leading role in the Age of Enlightenment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Paris right now?
- The current time in Paris, France is 11:06:13 AM (CEST), which is UTC+2.
- What time zone is Paris in?
- Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CEST, UTC+2.
- Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Paris observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Paris?
- Paris is currently UTC+2 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).