Washington D.C. to Paris Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇫🇷 Paris. This difference varies between 5h and 6h 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: Washington D.C. to Paris
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇫🇷 Paris | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Washington D.C. and Paris observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Washington D.C. is 5 hours ahead relative to Paris.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Paris (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇫🇷 Paris
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Paris?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Paris is currently 5 hours ahead. Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4), while Paris uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Washington D.C., what time is it in Paris?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 5:00 PM in Paris. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Paris change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Washington D.C. and Paris?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Paris?
Washington D.C. is currently 5 hours behind Paris.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Paris?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 5:00 AM in Paris.