Midday in Paris
In metropolitan France, life moves to the rhythm of Central European Time (CET). Here, the historical heart of the nation embraces Daylight Saving Time (CEST) in the summer, shifting clocks to maximize sunlight and fuel its vibrant cafe culture and bustling city life long into the evening.
Sunrise to Sunset
Far beyond Europe, the French Republic awakens. As dawn breaks over the volcanic islands of French Polynesia in the Pacific, it is already late afternoon in the lush, tropical landscapes of Martinique and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. This vast temporal expanse is a living legacy of France’s history.
Time at a Glance
TIME ZONES
12
More than any other country in the world, from UTC-10 to UTC+12.
YOUR TIME VS. PARIS (CET)
-6 Hours
A morning meeting in New York is an afternoon coffee in Paris.
A Date with Tradition
Across every time zone, the rhythm of life is also marked by shared national holidays—moments that unify the diverse territories under a common cultural identity.
NEXT CELEBRATION:
Bastille Day (July 14)