France time now, live flip clock
Synchronizing time
Clocks in France follow Central European Time (CET). Standard time is UTC+1, with a seasonal clock change shown in the schedule below. The live clock is synchronized with Digital Clock Online’s server after the page loads.
Time zone in France
France has one time zone, Central European Time (CET).
| Time zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| Central European TimeParis, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse | CET, UTC+1 | CEST, UTC+2 |
Time zone names for developers
| IANA zone | Standard time | Daylight saving time |
|---|---|---|
| Europe/Paris | CET, UTC+1 | Yes |
When the clocks change in France
Clocks in France change twice a year.
Sunday 25 October 2026
3:00 AMto2:00 AM
Sunday 28 March 2027
2:00 AMto3:00 AM
How many hours ahead or behind France
On 12 October 2026, London is 1 hour behind France.
| City | Difference from France |
|---|---|
| London | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 6 hours behind |
| Dubai | 2 hours ahead |
| Singapore | 6 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | 7 hours ahead |
| Sydney | 9 hours ahead |
| Your time zone | Detected after this page loads |