Time Difference Between Paris and New York

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

New York is 6 hours behind Paris — 6 hours
Paris, France
17:09:22
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
↔
New York, United States
11:09:22
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Paris vs New York

Detail Paris 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 Paris and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

Paris 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 Paris 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.

Practical Tips for Paris–New York Scheduling

Compare Paris and New York with Other Cities

From Paris

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From New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and New York?

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

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Paris 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 Paris to New York?

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

How do I convert Paris time to New York time?

Subtract 6 hours from Paris 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.