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Time in France

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Capital · Paris

3 time zones in France

Time zoneLocal timeOffsetDSTExample city
Europe/Paris
Central European Summer Time		 UTC+02:00 In effect Paris
Indian/Reunion
Réunion Time		 UTC+04:00 No Saint-Leu
Pacific/Noumea
New Caledonia Standard Time		 UTC+11:00 No Nouméa

About France

Official name:French Republic
Capital:Paris
Region:Europe · Western Europe
Population:68,688,000
Currency:Euro (EUR, €)
Calling code:+33
Languages:French
ISO codes:FR / FRA
Internet domain:.fr

Cities in France

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Public holidays in France 2026

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  • 1 Jan — Nouvel An
  • 6 Apr — Lundi de Pâques
  • 1 May — Fête du travail
  • 8 May — Fête de la Victoire 1945
  • 14 May — Ascension
  • 25 May — Lundi de Pentecôte
  • 14 Jul — Fête Nationale de la France
  • 15 Aug — Assomption

Frequently asked questions about time in France

How many time zones does France have?
France has 3 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 3 different UTC offsets (UTC+02:00, UTC+04:00, UTC+11:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does France use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of France’s 3 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Paris, the capital of France?
See the live clock on the Paris time page. Paris uses Europe/Paris.