What is the time difference between Iceland and France?
Iceland is 1 hour behind France from November to March, and 2 hours behind from April to October. It is always earlier in Iceland than in France.
Time difference according to seasons
November to March: 1 hour difference. When it is 12pm in Paris, it is 11am in Reykjavik.
April to October: 2 hours difference. When it is 12pm in Paris, it is 10am in Reykjavik.
Why this variable time difference?
France switches to summer time between April and October, unlike Iceland which remains on the same time zone all year round (GMT+0). This difference explains the variable time difference depending on the periods.
To remember for your trip
Plan this time difference for your flight connections and scheduled activities. Icelanders use the 24-hour format, which makes reading local times easier.
