New York Paris Time Difference

Is New York 5 or 6 Hours Behind Paris?

New York is typically 6 hours behind Paris. When it's 3:00 PM in Paris, it's 9:00 AM in New York. Both cities observe daylight saving time, though the transition dates differ slightly between the US and France.

During the brief periods when the US and Europe change clocks on different weekends (usually in March and November), the difference can temporarily be 5 or 7 hours. For most of the year, it's a consistent 6-hour difference.

Best Time to Call Paris from New York

Optimal meeting window: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM New York time (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Paris). This catches afternoon business hours in Paris while being morning in New York.

Avoid scheduling after 11:00 AM New York time, as it will be past 5:00 PM in Paris (end of business day).

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