Time Difference Between Newark and Paris

The time difference between Newark and Paris is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Newark, it is 17:00 in Paris. Newark uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Paris uses Europe/Paris (UTC+1).

Paris is 5 hours ahead of Newark — 5 hours
Newark, United States
18:19:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
Paris, France
23:19:32
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Newark vs Paris

Detail Newark Paris
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkEurope/Paris
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC+1
AbbreviationEDTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesFrance
RegionDelawareEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Newark and Paris (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in Newark  =  14:00–17:00 in Paris

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Newark is currently observing daylight saving time, while Paris is on standard time. When Newark switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for Newark–Paris Scheduling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Newark and Paris?

The time difference is 5 hours. Paris is 5 hours ahead of Newark.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Newark to Paris?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 Newark time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in Paris. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Newark time to Paris time?

Add 5 hours to Newark time to get Paris time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

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