Paris and Tokyo: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 28 March: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris
• 29 March to 24 October: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris
• 25 October to 31 December: Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris

Best time to meet

A one-hour meeting starting around 9 AM in Paris lands at 4 PM in Tokyo — inside normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM) for both sides.

Clock changes to plan around

• Paris changes clocks — 2026: 29 March and 25 October; 2027: 28 March and 31 October.
• Tokyo does not change clocks.

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
• 12 October — Tokyo: Sports Day
• 3 November — Tokyo: Culture Day
• 23 November — Tokyo: Labor Thanksgiving Day
• 1 January 2027 — Tokyo: 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 Paris and Tokyo

When is the best time to meet between Paris and Tokyo?

Aim for 9 AM in Paris, which is 4 PM in Tokyo. That keeps both sides inside a normal 9 AM–5 PM day, so neither is dialling in before breakfast or after dinner. Check the date against each country's public holidays before sending the invite.

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

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

Does Paris or Tokyo change clocks first?

Tokyo does not observe daylight saving time; Paris does, so the gap shifts when Paris changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in Paris or Tokyo soon?

Paris: All Saints' Day on 1 November. Tokyo: Sports Day on 12 October.