New York to Paris Time Converter

Key facts

• New York is on EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) until 25 October 2026, observing daylight saving time.
• Time difference: 6 hours (Paris is ahead of New York) until 25 October 2026.
• Range over the next 12 months: 5–6 hours.

New York to Paris time conversion table

Best time to call or meet

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in New York, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Paris. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Daylight saving time changes

New York changes its clocks on 1 November 2026 (back 1 hour) and 14 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Paris changes its clocks on 25 October 2026 (back 1 hour) and 28 March 2027 (forward 1 hour).

Over the next 12 months the difference is 5–6 hours:

• 9 October 2026 until 25 October 2026: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.
• 25 October 2026 until 1 November 2026: Paris is 5 hours ahead of New York.
• 1 November 2026 until 14 March 2027: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.
• 14 March 2027 until 28 March 2027: Paris is 5 hours ahead of New York.
• 28 March 2027 until 9 October 2027: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York.

Common New York to Paris times

• 6:00 AM in New York is 12:00 PM in Paris.
• 8:00 AM in New York is 2:00 PM in Paris.
• 9:00 AM in New York is 3:00 PM in Paris.
• 12:00 PM in New York is 6:00 PM in Paris.
• 3:00 PM in New York is 9:00 PM in Paris.
• 5:00 PM in New York is 11:00 PM in Paris.
• 6:00 PM in New York is 12:00 AM the next day in Paris.
• 8:00 PM in New York is 2:00 AM the next day in Paris.
• 10:00 PM in New York is 4:00 AM the next day in Paris.

Common Paris to New York times

• 6:00 AM in Paris is 12:00 AM in New York.
• 8:00 AM in Paris is 2:00 AM in New York.
• 9:00 AM in Paris is 3:00 AM in New York.
• 12:00 PM in Paris is 6:00 AM in New York.
• 3:00 PM in Paris is 9:00 AM in New York.
• 5:00 PM in Paris is 11:00 AM in New York.
• 6:00 PM in Paris is 12:00 PM in New York.
• 8:00 PM in Paris is 2:00 PM in New York.
• 10:00 PM in Paris is 4:00 PM in New York.

These times apply from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time.

New York and Paris time zones

New York, United States of America, uses the America/New_York time zone, EDT (UTC-4) until 1 November 2026. Paris, France, uses the Europe/Paris time zone, CEST (UTC+2) until 25 October 2026.

Both are named IANA time zones, so New York and Paris follow their own daylight saving rules for the date you choose instead of a fixed offset. That is why the gap between them can change by an hour at different times of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Paris?

Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York until 25 October 2026. Across the next 12 months the gap is 5–6 hours because of daylight saving time.

Is Paris ahead of New York?

Yes. Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York until 25 October 2026, so it is already later in Paris. Put the other way, New York is 6 hours behind Paris.

What is 8 PM Paris time in New York?

8:00 PM in Paris is 2:00 PM in New York. This applies from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What time is it in Paris when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 3:00 PM the same day in Paris. This applies from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026. The gap changes with daylight saving time, so check the date you need in the converter.

What is the best time to call Paris from New York?

The best time to call is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in New York, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Paris. Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM then. This applies from 9 October 2026 to 24 October 2026.

Does the New York–Paris time difference change with daylight saving time?

Yes. Across the next 12 months the gap is 5–6 hours because of daylight saving time. From 25 October 2026 the difference becomes 5 hours, when Paris ends daylight saving time. From 1 November 2026 the difference becomes 6 hours, when New York ends daylight saving time. From 14 March 2027 the difference becomes 5 hours, when New York starts daylight saving time. From 28 March 2027 the difference becomes 6 hours, when Paris starts daylight saving time.

Can I convert a future date between New York and Paris?

Yes. Pick any date in the converter above and it applies the offsets New York and Paris will use on that day, including daylight saving time changes.

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Offsets checked against IANA time zone data on 10 October 2026.

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