How to read it
London and Paris, side by side
Each row is one city's day, half an hour to a square, lined up by the hours along the bottom.
- 1Filled: at the desk, 9:00 to 18:00 where that city is.
- 2Grey: up early, up late, or the weekend.
- 3Outline: asleep.
- 4Red band: your slot. Read straight down to see the same moment in every city.
- 5A marks the best time for everyone; B, when there is one, the next best.
The red band is the best time to call on Wed, 21 Oct 2026: 09:00–10:00 in London, which is 10:00–11:00 in Paris.
Through the year
How the gap between London and Paris moves
Paris is 1h ahead of London today. Both cities change their clocks on the same days, so the gap stays the same all year.
- Paris 1h ahead of London
Hour by hour
London to Paris time, hour by hour
On a working day (Wed, 21 Oct 2026), with working hours of 9:00 to 18:00 in both cities.
- London starts work 09:00 10:00 in Paris At desk
- Paris starts work 09:00 08:00 in London Early
- London finishes work 18:00 19:00 in Paris Late
- Paris finishes work 18:00 17:00 in London At desk
Show all 24 hours
| London | Paris |
|---|---|
| 00:00 Asleep | 01:00 Asleep |
| 01:00 Asleep | 02:00 Asleep |
| 02:00 Asleep | 03:00 Asleep |
| 03:00 Asleep | 04:00 Asleep |
| 04:00 Asleep | 05:00 Asleep |
| 05:00 Asleep | 06:00 Asleep |
| 06:00 Asleep | 07:00 Early |
| 07:00 Early | 08:00 Early |
| 08:00 Early | 09:00 At desk |
| 09:00 At desk | 10:00 At desk |
| 10:00 At desk | 11:00 At desk |
| 11:00 At desk | 12:00 At desk |
| 12:00 At desk | 13:00 At desk |
| 13:00 At desk | 14:00 At desk |
| 14:00 At desk | 15:00 At desk |
| 15:00 At desk | 16:00 At desk |
| 16:00 At desk | 17:00 At desk |
| 17:00 At desk | 18:00 Late |
| 18:00 Late | 19:00 Late |
| 19:00 Late | 20:00 Late |
| 20:00 Late | 21:00 Late |
| 21:00 Late | 22:00 Asleep |
| 22:00 Asleep | 23:00 Asleep |
| 23:00 Asleep | 00:00 Thu Asleep |
Questions
Questions people ask
What is the time difference between London and Paris?
Paris is 1h ahead of London (as of Wed, 21 Oct 2026). Both cities change their clocks on the same days, so the gap stays the same all year.
What is the best time for a call between London and Paris?
On a working day, the best time for a call is 09:00–10:00 in London, which is 10:00–11:00 in Paris. Everyone is at their desk.
Does London change its clocks?
Yes. London moves its clocks back an hour on Sun, 25 Oct 2026, and forward an hour on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
Does Paris change its clocks?
Yes. Paris moves its clocks back an hour on Sun, 25 Oct 2026, and forward an hour on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
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