What time is it in France right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in France (Europe/Paris), currently UTC+2.

How many time zones does France have?

France uses a single time zone, Europe/Paris (UTC+2).

Does France observe daylight saving time?

Yes — France (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.

Current time in France

Europe · Europe/Paris

France

6:51 PM

July 11, 2026

UTC+2 Night DST

Quick facts

Capital: Paris
Population: 66,987,244
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Phone code: +33
Daylight saving: Yes

Cities in France

Time in Paris

Neighbouring countries

About France

One time zone covers the whole country in France — UTC+1, anchored on Paris — so everywhere shares the same clock.

France has its capital at Paris, is home to about 67 million people and covers about 547,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Andorra, Belgium and Germany, among others. The main languages are French, Arpitan and Breton. The currency is the euro (EUR).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in France right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in France (Europe/Paris), currently UTC+2.
How many time zones does France have?: France uses a single time zone, Europe/Paris (UTC+2).
Does France observe daylight saving time?: Yes — France (or parts of it) moves the clocks for daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes with the seasons.