Does Paris observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).

Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?

No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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

4:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

Paris to Tokyo Meeting Planner

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Paris · France

10:14 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CEST · summer time

Tokyo · Japan

5:14 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · JST

Best Meeting Times Between Paris and Tokyo

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Paris (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ParisOrganizerFrance ·· summer time10:14PMnow
TokyoJapan ·5:14AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Paris

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Paris time.

9:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Paris (09:00) and Tokyo (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Paris (12:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (19:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Paris (11:00); just outside working hours in Tokyo (18:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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ParisCEST
TokyoUTC+9
UTC	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Paris9:00 AM CESTSat, Oct 17
Tokyo4:00 PM UTC+9Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 07:00 UTC

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Time difference between Paris and Tokyo

Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Paris on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris.

Time difference between Paris and Tokyo over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Tokyo 7 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	Tokyo 8 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Paris
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Tokyo 7 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Paris

Paris is on Central European Standard Time. Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Paris & Tokyo Scheduling

What is the time difference between Paris and Tokyo?: Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris right now: Tokyo is on JST (UTC+9) and Paris on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Paris and Tokyo?: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Paris (4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
Does Tokyo observe daylight saving time?: No. Tokyo stays on JST (UTC+9) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Paris?: 4:00 PM in Tokyo, on the same day.

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