What time is it in France?

France uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1. France observes Daylight Saving Time.

What is the best time to call France?

The best time to call France is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET (UTC+1). Use our visual tool above to see the overlap with your local time.

Does France observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, France observes Daylight Saving Time. During DST, the offset changes to UTC+2.

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Current Time in France

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Central European Time (CET) · UTC+1

Observes DST

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Quick Reference

Country	🇫🇷 France
Primary Timezone	Central European Time
Abbreviation	CET / CEST
UTC Offset	UTC+1
DST	Yes — UTC offset changes to UTC+2
Number of Time Zones	1
Business Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET