Time Difference Between Paris and Seattle

The time difference between Paris and Seattle is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 03:00 in Seattle. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+2), while Seattle uses America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7).

Seattle is 9 hours behind Paris — 9 hours
Paris, France
01:37:21
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Seattle, United States
16:37:21
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Paris vs Seattle

Detail Paris Seattle
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC-7
AbbreviationCESTPDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryFranceUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Paris and Seattle. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Paris or late evenings in Seattle tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Paris and Seattle are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 9 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Seattle?

The time difference is 9 hours. Seattle is 9 hours behind Paris.

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 Paris to Seattle?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Paris time to Seattle time?

Subtract 9 hours from Paris time to get Seattle 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.