London to Paris — Time Zone Converter
GMT/BST (UTC+1) → CET (UTC+2). Paris is 1 hour ahead relative to London right now.
London
Oct 7, 2026, 12:54 PM
Paris
Oct 7, 2026, 1:54 PM
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Sample times — GMT/BST to CET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About London and ParisLondon vs Paris time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Paris is 1 hour ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
Dates (2026) GMT/BST CET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 28 UTC UTC+1 Paris is 1 hour ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC+1 UTC+2 Paris is 1 hour ahead Oct 25 – Dec 31 UTC UTC+1 Paris is 1 hour ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
London vs Paris time difference through 2026
The gap stays at Paris is 1 hour ahead all year, because both places change their clocks on the same dates.
| Dates (2026) | GMT/BST | CET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | UTC | UTC+1 | Paris is 1 hour ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC+1 | UTC+2 | Paris is 1 hour ahead |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | UTC | UTC+1 | Paris is 1 hour ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
London and Paris are usually one hour apart when London is on GMT and Paris is on CET, and both align on Central European Time during much of the summer travel season. The hop is a staple of Eurostar commuters and EU policy calls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between London and Paris?
Right now the offset is about 1 hour ahead (from GMT/BST to CET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect London vs Paris?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the United Kingdom and continental Europe?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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