Paris and Sydney: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Paris
• 29 March to 4 April: Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Paris
• 5 April to 3 October: Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris
• 4 October to 24 October: Sydney is 9 hours ahead of Paris
• 25 October to 31 December: Sydney is 10 hours ahead of Paris

Best time to meet

Paris and Sydney do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 8:30 AM in Paris / 4:30 PM in Sydney — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

• Paris changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
• Sydney changes clocks — 2026: 5 April and 4 October; 2027: 4 April and 3 October.

Upcoming public holidays

• 1 November — Paris: All Saints' Day
• 11 November — Paris: Armistice Day
• 25 December — Paris: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Paris: New Year's Day
• 25 December — Sydney: Christmas Day
• 26 December — Sydney: Boxing Day
• 1 January 2027 — Sydney: New Year's Day
• 26 January 2027 — Sydney: Australia 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 Paris and Sydney

What time is it in Sydney when it is 9 AM in Paris?

For most of the year, 9 AM in Paris is 5 PM in Sydney (UTC+2 against UTC+10). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does Paris or Sydney 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 Paris or Sydney soon?

Paris: All Saints' Day on 1 November. Sydney: Christmas Day on 25 December.