Time Zones in France

France uses a single time zone. The entire country follows Central European Time (UTC+1/UTC+2).

Central European Time

UTC+1/UTC+2
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Abbreviation CET/CEST
IANA Europe/Paris
Regions

Metropolitan France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille

Major Cities in France

Paris Marseille Lyon Toulouse Nice Nantes Marne La Vallée Strasbourg Bordeaux Montpellier Lille Rennes Reims Le Havre Cergy-Pontoise Paris 13e Arrondissement Saint-Étienne Toulon Angers Dijon

About Time Zones in France

France uses a single time zone: Central European Time (CET/CEST), with a UTC offset of UTC+1/UTC+2. This applies to the entire country, including Metropolitan France — Paris, Lyon, Marseille.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does France have?

France has 1 time zone: Central European Time (UTC+1/UTC+2).

What is the main time zone in France?

The primary time zone is Central European Time (CET/CEST) with a UTC offset of UTC+1/UTC+2.

Does France observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the specific region. Check the individual city pages for current DST status in each area.