Is the time difference between London and Paris always the same?

The time difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions if one or both cities observe DST. United Kingdom observes DST. France observes DST.

Does United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?

The United Kingdom observes British Summer Time (BST) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. During BST, clocks move forward one hour from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).

Does France observe Daylight Saving Time?

France observes Central European Summer Time (CEST) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, moving from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).

What is 9 AM in London in Paris?

When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Paris.

When do clocks change in United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom observes British Summer Time (BST) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October. During BST, clocks move forward one hour from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).

When do clocks change in France?

France observes Central European Summer Time (CEST) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October, moving from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).

Which city is further east, London or Paris?

Paris (longitude 2.4°) is further east than London (longitude -0.1°).

Time Difference Between London and Paris

The current time difference between London, United Kingdom and Paris, France is 1 hour. Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. The time difference may change during Daylight Saving Time.

London, United Kingdom

Current Time

8:49:14 PM

Thursday, September 3, 2026

UTC+0

DST Observed

Paris, France

Current Time

9:49:14 PM

Thursday, September 3, 2026

UTC+1

DST Observed

Time Conversion Table

London	Paris	Date
12:00 AM	1:00 AM	Same Day
1:00 AM	2:00 AM	Same Day
2:00 AM	3:00 AM	Same Day
3:00 AM	4:00 AM	Same Day
4:00 AM	5:00 AM	Same Day
5:00 AM	6:00 AM	Same Day
6:00 AM	7:00 AM	Same Day
7:00 AM	8:00 AM	Same Day
8:00 AM	9:00 AM	Same Day
9:00 AM	10:00 AM	Same Day
10:00 AM	11:00 AM	Same Day
11:00 AM	12:00 PM	Same Day
12:00 PM	1:00 PM	Same Day
1:00 PM	2:00 PM	Same Day
2:00 PM	3:00 PM	Same Day
3:00 PM	4:00 PM	Same Day
4:00 PM	5:00 PM	Same Day
5:00 PM	6:00 PM	Same Day
6:00 PM	7:00 PM	Same Day
7:00 PM	8:00 PM	Same Day
8:00 PM	9:00 PM	Same Day
9:00 PM	10:00 PM	Same Day
10:00 PM	11:00 PM	Same Day
11:00 PM	12:00 AM	Next Day

Time Zones of London and Paris

London Time Zone

Timezone: Europe/London
Standard UTC Offset: UTC+0
DST: Observed
DST Offset: UTC+1

Paris Time Zone

Timezone: Europe/Paris
Standard UTC Offset: UTC+1
DST: Observed
DST Offset: UTC+2

Does the Time Difference Change During the Year?

Both United Kingdom and France observe Daylight Saving Time. If both transition on the same dates, the difference remains 1 hours year-round. However, since DST transition dates differ between countries, the difference may temporarily shift by 1 hour during spring and autumn transitions.

Is Paris Ahead or Behind London?

Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. For example, when it is 8:00 AM in London, it is 9:00 AM in Paris. When it is 10:00 PM in London, it is 11:00 PM in Paris.

About London and Paris

About London

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). As one of the world's leading financial centers and a global cultural hub, London follows UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 during British Summer Time. The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, making London the historic reference point for world time.

About Paris

Paris, the City of Light and capital of France, operates on Central European Time (CET/UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. As a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture, Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world.