Time Difference Between New York and Paris

The time difference between New York and Paris is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 18:00 in Paris. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Paris uses Europe/Paris (UTC+2).

Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York — 6 hours
New York, United States
19:40:17
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
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Paris, France
01:40:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)

Time Zone Details: New York vs Paris

Detail New York Paris
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkEurope/Paris
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+2
AbbreviationEDTCEST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesFrance
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both New York and Paris are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 6 hours difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for New York–Paris Scheduling

Compare New York and Paris with Other Cities

From New York

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From Paris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Paris?

The time difference is 6 hours. Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

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

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

How do I convert New York time to Paris time?

Add 6 hours to New York time to get Paris 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.