🧳 United States to France: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to France on a United States passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United States to France at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Euro (EUR)
- Time: France (Paris) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: France uses plug type C, E, and United States uses A, B.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in France). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the right
- Emergency: 112 general · 15 ambulance · 17 police · 18 fire
- Tipping: Service is included; leave small change or round up for good service
- Best time: Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather and fewer crowds; Dec–Mar for skiing
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United States to France – questions
Do United States passport holders need a visa for France?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in France?
The Euro (EUR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your US dollar.
What is the time difference between United States and France?
France (Paris) is 6 hours ahead of United States (Washington D.C.) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in France?
Yes, bring an adapter: France uses plug type C, E, and United States uses A, B. Voltage is different (120 V at home, 230 V in France). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in France?
On the right.
What is the emergency number in France?
112 general · 15 ambulance · 17 police · 18 fire.
When is the best time to visit France?
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct – mild weather and fewer crowds; Dec–Mar for skiing.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for France?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 28 May 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in France because of terrorism and unrest.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.