Days in Paris are currently getting shorter, about 25 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Paris
Paris is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.8534° N, 2.3488° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,438 km (3,379 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,580 km (2,846 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,457 km (9,605 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 172 km (107 mi) east
Paris lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Paris
The point on Earth exactly opposite Paris is near Christchurch - when it's noon in Paris, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Paris
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Paris
Paris is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Paris is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Paris
In Paris, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 16h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 15m, a difference of roughly 7h 55m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Paris's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Paris at 48.85° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Paris
With a population of 2,138,551, Paris ranks as the 1st most populous city in France, out of 671 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Paris
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG / LFPB) is a major international airport serving Paris directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:47:34.
Daylight saving time changes in Paris
Paris uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Paris. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Paris
Business hours in Paris (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Paris
Compare time in Paris with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in France
Public Holidays Affecting Paris
Official national holiday observed in France.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris follows the Europe/Paris time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Paris at UTC+2.
What time is it in Paris right now?
The current local time in Paris is 14:47:34 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paris is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Paris?
Paris is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Paris?
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG) is the airport serving Paris. The current local time at the airport is 14:47:34.
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