Current Local Time in Paris☆

Paris is located in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1). As a major metropolitan city in France, Paris serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.

When planning calls or meetings with Paris, consider that standard business hours are typically French businesses typically operate 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a sacred lunch break (12:00-2:00 PM) especially in smaller establishments. Many shops close Sundays and some Mondays. Banks open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, often closed for lunch. Department stores like Galeries Lafayette open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. local time. Paris observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.

Paris has a population of approximately 2.2M (12M in the metro area). The local currency is the Euro (€). To call Paris from abroad, use the country code +33 1. The primary language spoken is French.

For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Paris time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Paris conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.