London to Paris Time Conversion

When converting time from London to Paris, you need to add 1 hour, as Paris is one hour ahead of London. This difference is crucial for planning Eurostar day trips, business calls, or virtual meetings. Use the live dual-clock converter above to see the current time in both cities instantly, or visit Time.now for a full world clock.

The London to Paris Time Difference

London operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) in summer, which is UTC+0 and UTC+1 respectively. Paris uses Central European Time (CET) in winter (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer (UTC+2). Therefore, Paris is always 1 hour ahead of London. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but the clocks change on the same dates (last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October), so the 1-hour gap remains constant year-round.

London to Paris Conversion Table

Best Times to Schedule Calls

The best overlap for business hours is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM London time, which corresponds to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Paris time. For a quick chat, aim for mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Here is a quick reference:

For more city comparisons, check London To Berlin Time and Paris To Athens Time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paris always 1 hour ahead of London?

Yes, Paris is always 1 hour ahead of London because both cities observe Daylight Saving Time and change clocks on the same dates.

What time zone is London in?

London is in Western European Time (WET) (UTC+0) during winter and British Summer Time (BST) (UTC+1) during summer.

What time zone is Paris in?

Paris is in Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1) during winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) (UTC+2) during summer.

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 the 1-hour time difference when planning your day.

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. Avoid calling during lunch (12:00-2:00 PM Paris time) or after 6:00 PM Paris time.

Do London and Paris change clocks at the same time?

Yes, both cities switch to Daylight Saving Time on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, maintaining the 1-hour difference.

For more time tools, visit time in London, TimeRight.Now for worldwide city times, CurrentTime.now for a multi-city world clock, US time and date, and UK time and date. Also see London To New York Time and Eastern European Time (EET).