Current time in Lyon
The current time in Lyon, France is shown live on this page. Lyon is in the Europe/Paris timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Lyon observes daylight saving time, switching between CET (UTC+02:00) and CEST (UTC0:01) annually. Lyon has a population of approximately 516,092 people. Lyon uses EUR and the international calling code for France is ++33. Other cities in the same timezone include Paris, Nice, Marseille.
Now in FR
Lyon, France
Timezone
Europe/Paris
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Standard
CET
DST
CEST
Local time guide
Time in Lyon for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Lyon for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 1 hour behind Lyon. New York is currently 6 hours behind Lyon.
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Timezone
Europe/Paris
UTC Offset
UTC+02:00
Abbreviation
GMT+2
DST
Observing now
Region
Western Europe
Country
France
State / Area
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Calling Code
+33
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Turin, approximately 236 km away. Turin uses the Europe/Rome timezone. When it is the current time in Lyon, the time in Turin is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Lyon
Lyon is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the Europe continent. The primary language spoken here is French. The city has a population of approximately 516,092, ranking it #342 in France by size. For timezone purposes, Lyon uses Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00). It observes daylight saving time, switching between CET and CEST depending on the time of year.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Lyon observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks spring forward on April 1 (from GMT+2 to GMT+2) and clocks fall back on October 26 (from GMT+1 to GMT+1).
Currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Lyon
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lyon. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Lyon
Based on Lyon's latitude (45.8°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 15.5 hours, with sunrise around 4:15 AM and sunset around 7:45 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Lyon
For work calls, the standard business window in Lyon is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+2. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Lyon (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 8 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Lyon time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Lyon and London is 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Lyon time (8 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Lyon switches between CET and CEST each year. Recurring meetings may shift by an hour during transitions. Upcoming transitions: spring forward on April 1, fall back on October 26.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Lyon uses EUR and the calling code for France is +33. Languages spoken here include French. The city has a population of around 516,092, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Western Europe.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 236 km away at Turin (CET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
Convert from Lyon
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Timezone boundaries nearby
Cities near Lyon in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Lyon. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
Same timezone
Cities Sharing Europe/Paris
Paris, Nice, Marseille, Toulouse, and others share the Europe/Paris timezone with Lyon. These cities have the same current offset and follow the same daylight saving schedule, so they are useful alternatives when comparing local time across the region.
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