Time zone in Paris: Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Right now the local time in Paris is UTC+1. Paris observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Paris and the rest of mainland France use Central European Time. Counting its overseas territories, such as Guadeloupe, Réunion and French Polynesia, France spans 12 time zones, more than any other country.
Time difference between Paris and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Paris right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Paris. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Paris |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
| Chicago | 7 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| Denver | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 8 hours behind | 1:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 9 hours behind | 12:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 10 hours behind | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 11 hours behind | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Paris from the U.S.
To reach someone in Paris between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 2:00 AM and 4:00 PM New York time, or between 11:00 PM and 1:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Paris (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Paris that is from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris uses Central European Time (CET/CEST), which is UTC+1 right now. Paris observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
Does Paris have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC+2 on March 29 and to UTC+1 on October 25.
What is the time difference between Paris and New York?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Paris?
The country calling code is +33. To call Paris from the U.S., dial 011, then 33, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Paris?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to EUR converter.