Current Time in Paris
Central European Time · Time difference with Beijing
Time converter
Enter a time to convert between Beijing time and Paris. Time difference and daylight saving are handled automatically, and date changes are marked as next or previous day.
Paris timeWed, Oct 28, 2026 12:32:18
Current difference: 7 hours behind Beijing time, zone CET (Central European Time).
Time difference with Beijing
Paris is 7 hours behind Beijing time.
Beijing time 00:00–23:00 converted to Paris time (current difference: -7h):
| Beijing | Paris |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 17:00 previous day |
| 01:00 | 18:00 previous day |
| 02:00 | 19:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 20:00 previous day |
| 04:00 | 21:00 previous day |
| 05:00 | 22:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 23:00 previous day |
| 07:00 | 00:00 |
| 08:00 | 01:00 |
| 09:00 | 02:00 |
| 10:00 | 03:00 |
| 11:00 | 04:00 |
| 12:00 | 05:00 |
| 13:00 | 06:00 |
| 14:00 | 07:00 |
| 15:00 | 08:00 |
| 16:00 | 09:00 |
| 17:00 | 10:00 |
| 18:00 | 11:00 |
| 19:00 | 12:00 |
| 20:00 | 13:00 |
| 21:00 | 14:00 |
| 22:00 | 15:00 |
| 23:00 | 16:00 |
Note: on daylight saving transition days the table may differ by one hour; the live clock above is always authoritative.
About Paris time
Paris (France) is the capital of France.
Paris lies on the Seine in northern France and is a major European centre for culture, fashion and tourism.
Paris uses Central European Time (CET) and is 7 hours behind Beijing time. Daylight saving time is observed (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October). It is currently not in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
See France time for all major city times.
How to use
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Disclaimer
All times are calibrated with the server in real time, and time zone and daylight saving data come from the IANA Time Zone Database. Due to network latency, device performance and differences between browser time zone implementations, results may be off by a few seconds. They are for general reference only and should not be used as the timing basis for legal, financial or transport purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Paris?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Paris, calibrated with the server and adjusted for daylight saving time automatically.
What is the time difference between Paris and Beijing?
7 hours behind Beijing time. Beijing is at UTC+08:00 and Paris is currently at UTC+01:00.
Which time zone does Paris use?
Paris uses Central European Time (IANA zone: Europe/Paris, current abbreviation: CET).
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is observed (from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October). It is currently not in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
What is 12:00 noon Beijing time in Paris?
12:00 Beijing time is 05:00 in Paris.