Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Paris

Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:30 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

France · Central European Standard Time

1:30 AM

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Washington, D.C. to Paris time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Paris?

Paris is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. is on UTC−5 and Paris is on UTC+1.

What time is it in Paris when it is 9 AM in Washington, D.C.?

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 3:00 PM in Paris.

When is the best time to call Paris from Washington, D.C.?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Washington, D.C. (3:00 PM–6:00 PM in Paris), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Washington, D.C. and Paris?

Both Washington, D.C. and Paris usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Paris change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Paris will be 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..

Washington, D.C. is 6 hours behind Paris. More: time in Washington, D.C. · time in Paris