France Time

Paris, France

18:11:23
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
🌆 evening

Timezone Information

UTC/GMT +1.00

Daylight Saving Time

Starts: 2025-03-30 2:00:00

Ends: 2025-10-26 3:00:00

About France

France is a sovereign state in Western Europe. It is a unitary semi-presidential republic with its capital in Paris, the country's largest city and main cultural center.

Business Travel Information

Business Hours

Typical business hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Banking Hours

Most banks are open: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Practical Information

Emergency Numbers

  • Police: 911
  • Ambulance: 911
  • Fire: 911

Public Transportation

Operating hours: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Cultural Insights

Understanding local customs and time-related etiquette can be crucial for business and social interactions.

  • Punctuality expectations in business meetings
  • Common meal times
  • Public holiday observances
  • Weekend days