EST to Paris Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to Paris instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
4:24
Paris
CET
10:24
EST and Paris are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and CEST.
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How the EST to Paris time difference works
Paris is 6 hours ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. Paris (CET) is a city in France. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM Paris. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
6 hours
Daylight saving
Both observe
EST offset
UTC-5
Paris offset
UTC+1
EST to Paris conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | Paris (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Paris). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
Paris (CET)
MarseilleLyonBordeauxToulouseCentral European Time
EST to Paris questions
Is Paris ahead of or behind EST?
Paris is 6 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM Paris, and 5:00 PM EST is 11:00 PM Paris.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 6:00 PM Paris in Paris.
How many hours difference is there between EST and Paris?
There is a 6 hours difference. Paris (CET) runs 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and Paris observe daylight saving time?
Both Eastern Time and Paris observe daylight saving time, but they switch on different dates, so the gap briefly shifts by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and Paris?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Paris). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Eastern Time and Paris.
Which cities use EST and Paris?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. Paris (CET) covers cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Central European Time.