Paris New Year's Eve Countdown
Paris rings in the new year at midnight Central European time along the Champs-Élysées, beneath the Arc de Triomphe. This countdown ticks down to that Paris midnight, in your own timezone.
How many days until Paris New Year's Eve?
Paris New Year's Eve is on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 174 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Where to watch
The Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe host the main sound-and-light show and midnight fireworks, drawing hundreds of thousands; the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro are also popular vantage points.
Ringing in the year
Crowds count down together on the avenue as projections and pyrotechnics light the Arc de Triomphe, followed by cries of 'Bonne année!' and Champagne toasts across the city.
Quick facts
- Sound-and-light show on the Arc de Triomphe
- Crowds gather along the Champs-Élysées
- Midnight fireworks in recent years
- Midnight Central European Time (CET)
Paris New Year's Eve — frequently asked questions
When is Paris New Year's Eve?
Paris New Year's Eve is on Friday, January 1, 2027.
How many days until Paris New Year's Eve?
Paris New Year's Eve is on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 174 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Fact-checked & updated July 2026 · alarm-clock.org