🇫🇷 France
Time in Lyon — UTC+02
Live clock and time-zone data for Lyon, France — Paris (Europe/Paris), UTC+02 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.
Live clock
01:25
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02
Abbreviation
GMT+2
Population
522,969
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Cultural and business context
Lyon runs on Paris (Europe/Paris), which sits UTC+02 from UTC right now. In France, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 18:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:30–14:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.
Currency
EUR €
Dial
+33
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:30–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Lyon, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 16:00
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
One hour behind Lyon
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Frequently asked questions
Does Lyon observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Lyon shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.
What are typical business hours in Lyon?
Offices in France typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.
What time is it in Lyon when it's 9 AM in Moscow?
When it's 09:00 in Moscow, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Lyon based on today's offset.
Is it daytime in Lyon right now?
No — it is currently night or dusk in Lyon.
How many hours is Lyon ahead of Moscow?
The live difference between Lyon and Moscow is +1h.