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 Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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

3:00 AM in Washington DC, on the same day.

Paris to Washington DC Meeting Planner

Washington DC is 6 hours behind Paris right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours today.

Paris · France

12:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CEST · summer time

Washington DC · United States

6:37 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Paris and Washington DC

3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Paris (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Washington DC). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ParisOrganizerFrance ·· summer time12:37AMnow
Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time6:37PMYesterday · now

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Date in Paris

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Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Paris time.

3:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Paris (15:00) and Washington DC (09:00).
4:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Paris (16:00) and Washington DC (10:00).
1:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Paris (13:00); just outside working hours in Washington DC (07:00).

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Your meeting

Paris3:00 PM CESTSun, Oct 18
Washington DC9:00 AM EDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Paris and Washington DC

Washington DC is 6 hours behind Paris right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Paris on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Washington DC is 5 hours behind Paris.

Time difference between Paris and Washington DC over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Washington DC 6 hours behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	Washington DC 5 hours behind	Clocks go back in Paris
Sun, Nov 1	Washington DC 6 hours behind	Clocks go back in Washington DC
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Washington DC 5 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Washington DC
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Washington DC 6 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Paris

Paris is on Central European Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Paris & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Paris and Washington DC?: Washington DC is 6 hours behind Paris right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Paris on CEST (UTC+2). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Washington DC is 5 hours behind Paris.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Paris and Washington DC?: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Paris (9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Washington DC). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours 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 Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Paris?: 3:00 AM in Washington DC, on the same day.

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