Paris, France
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About Paris, France
Paris is the capital of France and one of the world's most-visited cities, famous for the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Élysées. The city is a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy, and culture.
Time zone details
Paris observes CET/CEST (Europe/Paris in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling France from abroad
The international dialing code for France is +33. To call a phone number in Paris, dial your country's international access code, then +33, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in France
The official currency is EUR (€). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include French. Many businesses and tourist areas in Paris will also have English speakers.
Top places to visit in Paris
- Eiffel Tower — 330-meter wrought-iron tower built for the 1889 World's Fair, with three observation levels.
- Louvre Museum — World's largest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral — 12th-century Gothic cathedral on Île de la Cité, restored after the 2019 fire.
Top local foods of Paris
- Croissant from a neighborhood boulangerie — Buttery, flaky pastry best eaten warm in the morning.
- Steak frites — Bistro classic — seared steak with crisp shoestring fries and bearnaise sauce.
- Cheese plate — France has 400+ cheese varieties; a fromagerie cheese board is a must.
Working with someone in Paris
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Paris, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.