Paris to Washington D.C. Time Difference

🇫🇷 Paris is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C.. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.

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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,165 km
Approx. flight
7.3h

Hour-by-Hour: Paris to Washington D.C.

🇫🇷 Paris🇺🇸 Washington D.C.Note
12:00 AM7:00 PM(prev day)Previous day
1:00 AM8:00 PM(prev day)Previous day
2:00 AM9:00 PM(prev day)Previous day
3:00 AM10:00 PM(prev day)Previous day
4:00 AM11:00 PM(prev day)Previous day
5:00 AM12:00 AM
6:00 AM1:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 AM
8:00 AM3:00 AM
9:00 AM4:00 AM
10:00 AM5:00 AM
11:00 AM6:00 AM
12:00 PM7:00 AM
1:00 PM8:00 AM
2:00 PM9:00 AM
3:00 PM10:00 AM
4:00 PM11:00 AM
5:00 PM12:00 PM
6:00 PM1:00 PM
7:00 PM2:00 PM
8:00 PM3:00 PM
9:00 PM4:00 PM
10:00 PM5:00 PM
11:00 PM6:00 PM

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Both Paris and Washington D.C. observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Paris is 5 hours behind relative to Washington D.C..

Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h

Best Meeting Times

There are 4 overlapping business hours between Paris and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).

🇫🇷 Paris
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Paris and Washington D.C. is currently 5 hours behind. Paris uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Paris, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Paris, it is 7:00 AM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Paris and Washington D.C. change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Paris observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Paris and Washington D.C.?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Paris (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Washington D.C.). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Paris ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Paris is currently 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..
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 Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Paris, it is 7:00 PM in Washington D.C..

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