France
United Kingdom
Paris to London Time Difference
London is 1 hour behind Paris
Paris vs London — At a Glance
Paris to London — Hour-by-Hour
About Paris and London
Paris (population: 2.2M) is known for the Eiffel Tower, luxury fashion, art, cuisine, and the 2024 Olympics host city. London (population: 8.8M) is known for global finance, the City of London, Buckingham Palace, and the world's oldest underground railway.
Business Hours Overlap
Paris is a major tourism destination. Travel agents and hospitality businesses frequently coordinate bookings across the 1-hour time difference with London.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Paris (+33) and London (+44) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Paris uses EUR while London uses GBP. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Paris primarily speaks French, while London speaks English. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Paris and London visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Paris and London?
London, United Kingdom is 1 hour behind Paris, France. Paris is in the Europe/Paris timezone (UTC+2) and London is in the Europe/London timezone (UTC+1).
When it's noon in Paris, what time is it in London?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris, it's 11:00 AM in London.
What is the best time to call London from Paris?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call London anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Paris time).
What currency does London use?
London, United Kingdom uses GBP. Paris uses EUR. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in London?
The primary language in London is English. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial London from Paris?
To call London from Paris, dial your international access code followed by +44 and the local number. Paris uses country code +33 and London uses +44.
