Time Difference Between Paris and Tokyo

The time difference between Paris and Tokyo is 7 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 19:00 in Tokyo. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+2), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris — 7 hours
Paris, France
02:44:23
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+2 · CEST (DST)
Tokyo, Japan
09:44:23
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+9 · JST

Time Zone Details: Paris vs Tokyo

Detail Paris Tokyo
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAsia/Tokyo
UTC OffsetUTC+2UTC+9
AbbreviationCESTJST
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryFranceJapan
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 1 overlapping business hours between Paris and Tokyo (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–10:00 in Paris  =  16:00–17:00 in Tokyo

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

Practical Tips for Paris–Tokyo Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Tokyo?

The time difference is 7 hours. Tokyo is 7 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 Tokyo?

The best window is between 09:00 and 10:00 Paris time, which corresponds to 16:00–17:00 in Tokyo. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Paris time to Tokyo time?

Add 7 hours to Paris time to get Tokyo 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.