London to Paris Time Difference

Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. The best window for a call is 9 AM–4 PM in London, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Paris — a 7-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. London and Paris change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.

• When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 10:00 AM in Paris.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Paris, it's 8:00 AM in London.

Paris is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in London and Paris overlap for 7 hours. 9 AM–4 PM in London is 10 AM–5 PM in Paris. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

On October 25, 2026, both London and Paris shift for daylight saving. After that, Paris will be 1 hour ahead of London (currently 1 hour ahead of London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• London is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Paris is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Paris ahead of or behind London?

Paris is 1 hour ahead of London.

How many hours ahead of London is Paris?

Paris is 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is 9 AM in London in Paris?

9:00 AM in London is 10:00 AM in Paris.

What time is noon in London in Paris?

12:00 PM in London is 1:00 PM in Paris.

What time is 5 PM in London in Paris?

5:00 PM in London is 6:00 PM in Paris. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in London in Paris?

3:00 PM in London is 4:00 PM in Paris.

Is London currently observing daylight saving time?

London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Paris currently observing daylight saving time?

Paris is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do London and Paris observe daylight saving?

On October 25, 2026, both London and Paris shift for daylight saving. After that, Paris will be 1 hour ahead of London (currently 1 hour ahead of London). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Paris from London?

Aim for 9 AM–4 PM in London, which is 10 AM–5 PM in Paris.

When is the best time to call London from Paris?

Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Paris, which is 9 AM–4 PM in London.

London (BST) to Paris (CEST) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 1 hour to London local time to get Paris local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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