Paris is 6 hours ahead of Columbus. Columbus uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Paris uses Central European Time (CET/CEST). When it's 9:00 AM in Columbus, it's 3:00 PM in Paris.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, though they switch on different dates. The time difference is typically 6 hours but can briefly be 5 or 7 hours during transition periods.
Best calling time: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM Columbus time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Paris. Early morning calls from Columbus are necessary to reach French business hours.
Columbus has growing international connections through Ohio State University and major corporations. Paris connections typically route through East Coast hubs like New York or Chicago.