Current time in France

2:42:42 PM
Thursday, October 8, 2026
2:42 PM
Central European Summer Time
CEST · UTC+02:00
Paris, Marseille, Lyon

Questions & answers

What time is it in France right now?

The clock above shows the exact current time in France (Central European Summer Time, UTC+02:00). It is synced with internet time and updates every second.

How many time zones does France have?

France uses one time zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00).

Does France use daylight saving time?

Yes, at least part of France changes its clocks for daylight saving time. Open a city page to see the next change date.

Time in popular cities

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