Paris to Tokyo Time Difference
🇫🇷 Paris is currently 8 hours ahead of 🇯🇵 Tokyo. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+8h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
9,712 km
Approx. flight
11.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Paris to Tokyo
| 🇫🇷 Paris | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Paris observes Daylight Saving Time, while Tokyo does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Paris is 8 hours ahead relative to Tokyo.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Paris and Tokyo (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇫🇷 Paris
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇵 Tokyo
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Paris and Tokyo?
The time difference between Paris and Tokyo is currently 8 hours ahead. Paris uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Tokyo uses GMT+9 (UTC+9). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Paris, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris, it is 8:00 PM in Tokyo. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Paris and Tokyo change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Paris observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Paris and Tokyo?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Paris (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Paris ahead or behind Tokyo?
Paris is currently 8 hours behind Tokyo.
What time zone is Paris in?
Paris is in the Europe/Paris time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Paris observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Paris in Tokyo?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Paris, it is 8:00 AM in Tokyo.