London to Paris Time Difference
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is noon in London, it is 13:00 in Paris.
London (UTC+1) → Paris (UTC+2)
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When it's 01:00 in London, it's 02:00 in Paris
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
London & Paris✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
343 km
Est. Flight Time
~1.4h
Time Difference
+1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
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09:00 - 16:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is London behind Paris?
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 13:00 in Paris. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Paris uses Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
What is the best time to call Paris from London?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Paris. The best window is 09:00–16:00 London time (10:00–17:00 in Paris).
Does the London to Paris time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between London and Paris
The distance between London and Paris is approximately 343 km. A direct flight typically takes around 1.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Paris time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.