London to Paris Time Conversion

Converting London time to Paris time is straightforward: Paris is always 1 hour ahead of London. This steady gap makes planning Eurostar day trips simple - leave London at 9:00 AM and arrive in Paris at 12:00 PM local time. Use the live converter above to check the current time in both cities, or visit Time.now for a full world clock. Below you'll find a conversion table, tips for scheduling calls, and answers to common questions.

The London to Paris Time Difference

London (United Kingdom) operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) during winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during summer. Paris (France) operates on Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Because both cities shift their clocks on the same dates (last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October), the 1-hour difference remains constant all year round. For more on UK time zones, see Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and British Summer Time (BST).

London to Paris Conversion Table

Best Times to Schedule Calls

When scheduling calls between London and Paris, the 1-hour difference is easy to manage. The best overlap for business hours is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in both cities, which translates to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Paris. For a quick reference, see the table below. For other time zones, check London To New York Time or London To Los Angeles Time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris always 1 hour ahead of London?

Yes, Paris is always 1 hour ahead of London. Both cities observe daylight saving time and change clocks on the same dates, so the difference remains constant throughout the year.

What time zone does Paris use?

Paris uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. For more on UTC, see GMT vs UTC.

How long is the Eurostar journey from London to Paris?

The Eurostar takes about 2 hours 15 minutes from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord. Remember that Paris is 1 hour ahead, so a 9:00 AM departure arrives at 12:15 PM Paris time.

What is the best time to call someone in Paris from London?

The best time is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM London time, which is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Paris. This covers standard business hours in both cities.

Do London and Paris change clocks on the same day?

Yes, both switch to daylight saving time on the last Sunday in March and back to standard time on the last Sunday in October. This keeps the 1-hour difference consistent.

Where can I see the current time in London and Paris?

Use the live converter on this page, or visit time in London for London's exact time. For worldwide city times, try TimeRight.Now or CurrentTime.now. For European time zones, see European time and date, and for US time zones, see US time and date.