New York and Paris: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 7 March: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York
• 8 March to 28 March: Paris is 5 hours ahead of New York
• 29 March to 24 October: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York
• 25 October to 31 October: Paris is 5 hours ahead of New York
• 1 November to 31 December: Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in New York lands at 3 PM in Paris — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
• Paris changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.

Upcoming public holidays

• 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
• 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
• 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
• 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
• 1 November — Paris: All Saints' Day
• 11 November — Paris: Armistice Day
• 25 December — Paris: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Paris: New Year's Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about New York and Paris

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

For most of the year, 9 AM in New York is 3 PM in Paris (UTC-4 against UTC+2). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does New York or Paris change clocks first?

Both cities observe daylight saving, but not always on the same dates — see the clock-change dates above.

Is there a public holiday in New York or Paris soon?

New York: Columbus Day on 12 October. Paris: All Saints' Day on 1 November.