Time Difference Between Seattle and Paris

The time difference between Seattle and Paris is 8 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seattle, it is 20:00 in Paris. Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone (UTC-7), while Paris uses Europe/Paris (UTC+1).

Paris is 8 hours ahead of Seattle — 8 hours
Seattle, United States
15:18:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT (DST)
Paris, France
23:18:31
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET

Time Zone Details: Seattle vs Paris

Detail Seattle Paris
Time Zone IDAmerica/Los_AngelesEurope/Paris
UTC OffsetUTC-7UTC+1
AbbreviationPDTCET
DST ActiveYes — currently observingNo
CountryUnited StatesFrance
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 8 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seattle and Paris. 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 Seattle time to Paris time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Seattle and Paris?

The time difference is 8 hours. Paris is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.

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 Seattle to Paris?

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 Seattle time to Paris time?

Add 8 hours to Seattle time to get Paris 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.