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France

France · Europe ISO FR

France uses the euro. Start with the Paris time reference, then use the linked attraction, entry and power guides to organise your visit.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris in daylight

Travel preparation at a glance

Entry scope: South Korean ordinary passport · short tourism · subject to admission

Currency
Euro (EUR / €)
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European Union ·

Overview: Capital; Official EU language(s); Currency

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European Union ·

Symbol: ISO code and euro symbol

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Voltage · plugs
230 V · C / E
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Bel — World Plug and Input Voltage Guide ·

France row

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Time difference
8 hours behind Korea
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IANA ·

Europe/Paris · Current UTC offsets; check your travel date in the time tool

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Arrival airports CDG →BVA →BOD →XCR →BSL →LYS →

Visa exemption and stay limits apply to the stated tourism scope and do not guarantee admission. Other nationalities, work and longer stays require separate checks.

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Travel essentials at a glance

Capital
Paris Source
Currency
Euro (EUR / €) Source
Languages
French Source
Voltage
230 V
Frequency
50 Hz
Plug types
C / E
Time zones of listed cities
Paris · Europe/Paris
Weather
Paris →

France: listed types are C / E. Confirm the outlet and grounding connection with your accommodation. Regional profiles & sources →

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Answers for your trip

What currency is used in France?

Currency in France: Euro (EUR / €). This identifies the currency, not an exchange rate or acceptance guarantee. Check the seller’s currency before payment.

Scope: currency

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Can I use my charger or appliance in France?

The listed supply profiles for France are 230V, 50Hz, with plug types C / E. Compare voltage and frequency on the device's INPUT label separately from plug shape. Regional and property supplies may differ; physical fit alone does not establish compatibility.

Scope: voltage / plug profiles (technical or tourism source)

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Which airport guides are available for France?

This site’s airport guides for France cover Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG); this is neither a ranking nor an exhaustive national airport list.

Scope: Site guide coverage

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  • Jin’s Travel · Site guide coverage · Site guide coverage; not an official-rule verification date.

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What should I check before entering France?

The linked France entry guide covers South Korean ordinary-passport tourists on short visits. Check its field-level official sources for visas, travel authorisation, arrival registration, customs, stay length and departure conditions. Other passport nationalities must confirm their own eligibility; this summary is not an entry decision.

Scope: Guide passport scope; official requirement evidence is on the linked page

Sources & review dates
  • Jin’s Travel · Guide passport scope; official requirement evidence is on the linked page · Site guide coverage; not an official-rule verification date.

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Power data checked: 2026-09-22 · Power sources

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