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Convert British Summer Time to Paris instantly.
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British Summer Time
BST
2:01
Paris
CET
2:01
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How the BST to Paris time difference works
Paris is the same time as BST. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT. Paris (CET) is a city in France. For example, 9:00 AM BST is 9:00 AM Paris. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
None
Daylight saving
Paris only
BST offset
UTC+1
Paris offset
UTC+1
BST to Paris conversion chart
| British Summer Time (BST) | Paris (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Paris). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolEdinburgh
Paris (CET)
MarseilleLyonBordeauxToulouseCentral European Time
BST to Paris questions
Is Paris ahead of or behind BST?
Paris is the same time as BST. So 9:00 AM BST is 9:00 AM Paris, and 5:00 PM BST is 5:00 PM Paris.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 PM BST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) BST in British Summer Time, it is 12:00 PM Paris in Paris.
How many hours difference is there between BST and Paris?
BST and Paris are in the same time zone, so there is no time difference.
Do BST and Paris observe daylight saving time?
Paris observes daylight saving time but British Summer Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year. BST is itself the daylight-saving period of the United Kingdom: clocks there run on BST from late March to late October and return to GMT in winter.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between BST and Paris?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM BST (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Paris). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both British Summer Time and Paris.
Which cities use BST and Paris?
British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh. Paris (CET) covers cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Central European Time.