🇬🇧 London ↔ 🇫🇷 Paris

London is usually 1 hour behind Paris. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 4:45 AMSunset 9:23 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:48 AMSunset 9:59 PM(local)

London: daylight saving timeNow UTC+1. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
Paris: daylight saving timeNow UTC+2. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
LondonUTC+1
ParisUTC+2

🇬🇧 London

Dialing code+44
Population8,961,989
Coordinates51.51°N, 0.13°W
Elevation25 m

🇫🇷 Paris

Dialing code+33
Population2,138,551
Coordinates48.85°N, 2.35°E
Elevation42 m

Best time for a call: 09:00–17:00 in LondonAdd to calendar

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Paris?
London is 1 hour behind Paris. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between London and Paris?
The best window to call is 09:00–17:00 London time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between London and Paris change?
Because at least one of London and Paris observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).