Daylight Saving in Paris
Clocks spring forward on the last Sunday in March and fall back on the last Sunday in October. See CET⇄CEST offsets, switch times, and local tips.
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Load Paris’s Central European Time (CET) vs Central European Summer Time (CEST) details.
Check Live Status
Instantly see whether CEST is active and what the local clock reads.
Review Transition Dates
Note clocks spring forward on the last Sunday in March at 2 AM and fall back on the last Sunday in October at 3 AM (local times).
Apply Paris-Tuned Tips
Adjust your museum visits, river cruises, and café reservations around the time shift.
Advanced Features
- Exact Offset Breakdown Compare CET (UTC+1) vs CEST (UTC+2) with minute-level precision.
- Paris-Specific Advice Guidance for Louvre opening hours, Seine cruises, and outdoor cafés.
Adjustment Tips
Shift Louvre Visits
On spring-forward, arrive 30 minutes later to match the museum’s adjusted opening time.
Reschedule Seine Cruises
Book afternoon boat tours 20 minutes earlier after fall-back to catch golden-hour light.
Adjust Café Reservations
Move your terrace seating 15 minutes later on spring-forward for brighter mornings.
Reset Analog Clocks
Manually adjust any non-digital timepieces at the exact transition hour.
FAQs
Do metro and train schedules shift on DST days?
RATP and SNCF adjust timetables by the hour; check official apps for real-time updates.
Will Eiffel Tower hours change?
Operating hours stay the same, but sunset visits benefit from extended daylight under CEST.
How does DST affect local business hours?
Many shops extend evening hours during CEST—ideal for late-night shopping on the Champs-Élysées.
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How It Works
- Detects Paris’s current time and DST status via tzdb.
- Highlights annual spring-forward and fall-back moments at their exact local times.
- Displays CET vs CEST offsets with precise timestamps.
- Delivers tailored tips for museums, cruises, and cafés around the shift.
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