New York to Paris Time Converter
Convert New York to Paris instantly.
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New York
EST
1:54
Paris
CET
7:54
EST and CET are on daylight savings right now, shown as EDT and CEST.
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How the EST to CET time difference works
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. New York (EST) is a city in United States. Paris (CET) is a city in France. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET. 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
CET offset
UTC+1
EST to CET conversion chart
| New York (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 CET). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
New York (EST)
OrlandoPhiladelphiaPittsburghCharlotte (NC)Raleigh (NC)Charleston (SC)
Paris (CET)
MarseilleLyonBordeauxToulouseCentral European Time
EST to CET questions
Is CET ahead of or behind EST?
CET is 6 hours ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 3:00 PM CET, and 5:00 PM EST is 11:00 PM CET.
What time is CET when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in New York, it is 6:00 PM CET in Paris.
How many hours difference is there between EST and CET?
There is a 6 hours difference. Paris (CET) runs 6 hours ahead of New York (EST).
Do EST and CET observe daylight saving time?
Both New York 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 CET?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both New York and Paris.
Which cities use EST and CET?
New York (EST) covers cities such as Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Charlotte (NC), Raleigh (NC), Charleston (SC). Paris (CET) covers cities such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Central European Time.