Current Local Time in Lyon
Lyon, France (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lyon follows Central European Time (CET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/ParisData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Lyon
☀️Climate
Semi-continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold winters (1-8°C).
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📍About Lyon Time Zone
Lyon is located in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in France, Lyon serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lyon is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lyon, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 10 AM to 7 PM. Bouchons for lunch and dinner. Markets Saturday mornings. local time. Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Lyon has a population of approximately 520K (2.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Lyon from abroad, use the country code +33 4. The primary language spoken is French.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lyon time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Lyon conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lyon Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: France (FR)
- • Coordinates: 45.76°, 4.84°
- • Calling Code: +33 4