Time Difference Between Paris and Sydney

The time difference between Paris and Sydney is 10 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 22:00 in Sydney. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Paris — 10 hours
Paris, France
21:54:50
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
Sydney, Australia
07:54:50
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Paris vs Sydney

Detail Paris Sydney
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+11
AbbreviationCETAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryFranceAustralia
RegionEuropeOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 10 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Paris and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Paris tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Paris–Sydney Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Sydney?

The time difference is 10 hours. Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Paris.

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 Paris to Sydney?

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 Sydney time?

Add 10 hours to Paris time to get Sydney 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.