Current Time in Lyon
The live local time in Lyon, France — Paris (Europe/Paris). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Lyon
Lyon follows the Europe/Paris time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Lyon observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Lyon with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Lyon quick facts
- Country
- France
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- UTC offset
- UTC+1 (January) / UTC+2 (July)
- Calling code
- +33
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2.4 million
- Coordinates
- 45.76°N, 4.84°E
Best time to call Lyon
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Lyon. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Lyon time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Lyon. The best window for business calls is roughly 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Lyon time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lyon in?+
Lyon is in the Europe/Paris time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Lyon observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (Europe/Paris), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever France observes it.
When do the clocks change in Lyon?+
Lyon observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
What is the best time to call Lyon from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM–11:00 PM in Lyon. The best window for business calls is roughly 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Lyon time.