Time Difference Between Lyon and New York

The time difference between Lyon and New York is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Lyon, it is 06:00 in New York. Lyon uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-5).

New York is 6 hours behind Lyon — 6 hours
Lyon, France
17:59:35
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
↔
New York, United States
11:59:35
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Lyon vs New York

Detail Lyon New York
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC-5
AbbreviationCETEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryFranceUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Lyon and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Lyon  =  09:00–11:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Lyon time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Lyon New York
00:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 00:00
07:00 01:00
08:00 02:00
09:00 03:00
10:00 04:00
11:00 05:00
12:00 06:00
13:00 07:00
14:00 08:00
15:00 09:00 Overlap
16:00 10:00 Overlap
17:00 11:00
18:00 12:00
19:00 13:00
20:00 14:00
21:00 15:00
22:00 16:00 Night
23:00 17:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Lyon nor New York is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lyon and New York?

The time difference is 6 hours. New York is 6 hours behind Lyon.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Lyon or New York observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Lyon to New York?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Lyon time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Lyon time to New York time?

Subtract 6 hours from Lyon time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.