Eiffel Tower opening hours — the full-season reference

Hours shift twice a year, around mid-June and mid-September. These are the current ranges that have held for the past two years, with the caveats staff don't tell you until you arrive.

Low season (September 20 — mid June)

• Lift: 09:30 — 23:45 (last up 22:45)
• Stairs: 09:30 — 18:30 (last up 18:00)
• Summit lift: 09:30 — 23:00 (last up 22:30)

High season (mid June — early September)

• Lift: 09:00 — 00:45 (last up 23:45)
• Stairs: 09:00 — 00:45 (last up 00:00)
• Summit lift: 09:00 — 00:00 (last up 23:30)

Weather and maintenance closures

The Summit lift closes above sustained winds of 70 km/h — more often than you'd think, usually in autumn and winter storms. The second floor remains open in nearly all conditions. Twice-yearly scheduled maintenance (typically late January and early September) can take one pillar out of service for 2–4 days.

Reading the day you're actually visiting

The official site publishes a day-ahead schedule by 18:00 the night before. For critical trips, check it before you leave the hotel; a surprise Summit closure is the single most common reason for a disappointed visit.

See our timing guide for which of these slots are actually quiet.