Time Difference Between London and Paris
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London.
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Paris.
How far apart are London and Paris?
Paris (France) runs 1 hour ahead of London (United Kingdom). In practical terms, the working day in Paris starts while London is still in the early hours or asleep, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.
Best time to schedule a call or meeting
The comfortable window — when both cities are inside normal 9-to-5 hours — runs from about 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in London time, roughly 7 hours. Schedule calls inside that band and neither side is working unsocial hours.
A note on daylight saving
The difference shown here reflects the current offset between London and Paris. Because regions switch to and from daylight saving on different dates — and some do not observe it at all — the gap can move by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn. If you are booking something months ahead, it is worth re-checking close to the date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paris is 1 hour ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 10:00 AM in Paris.