Paris to BST Time Converter
Convert Paris to British Summer Time instantly.
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Paris
CET
8:06
British Summer Time
BST
7:06
Paris is on daylight savings (CEST) right now, while BST stays at UTC+1 all year.
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How the Paris to BST time difference works
BST is 1 hour behind Paris. Paris (CET) is a city in France. British Summer Time (BST) is the spring-to-autumn daylight time of the United Kingdom, fixed at one hour ahead of GMT. For example, 9:00 AM Paris is 8:00 AM BST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Paris only
Paris offset
UTC+1
BST offset
UTC+1
Paris to BST conversion chart
| Paris (CET) | British Summer Time (BST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Paris (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM BST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Paris (CET)
MarseilleLyonBordeauxToulouseCentral European Time
British Summer Time (BST)
LondonManchesterBirminghamGlasgowLiverpoolEdinburgh
Paris to BST questions
Is BST ahead of or behind Paris?
BST is 1 hour behind Paris. So 9:00 AM Paris is 8:00 AM BST, and 5:00 PM Paris is 4:00 PM BST.
What time is it in BST when it is 12:00 PM Paris?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Paris in Paris, it is 11:00 AM BST in British Summer Time.
How many hours difference is there between Paris and BST?
There is a 1 hour difference. British Summer Time (BST) runs 1 hour behind Paris (CET).
Do Paris and BST 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 Paris and BST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Paris (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM BST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Paris and British Summer Time.
Which cities use Paris and BST?
Paris (CET) covers cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Central European Time. British Summer Time (BST) covers cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh.