Offset
The time difference between Marseille and Washington is 6 hours.
Marseille (CEST) is ahead of Washington (EDT).
CEST: UTC+2
EDT: UTC-4
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Marseille (9 AM–11 AM in Washington).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Marseille (10:00 AM Washington).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
France
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory in Europe DayFri, May 8
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Bastille DayTue, Jul 14
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Armistice DayWed, Nov 11
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Marseille uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call France, dial +33.
Washington uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Washington is approximately 4,100 miles northwest of Marseille.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Marseille | Washington | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Marseille: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Washington: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Marseille and Washington differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 9:17 PM
- Day length
- 15h 18m
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:32 PM
- Day length
- 14h 48m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
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Airports in these zones
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Marseille in Washington?
- 9:00 am Marseille is 3:00 am Washington.
- What is 12:00 pm Marseille in Washington?
- 12:00 pm Marseille is 6:00 am Washington.
- What is 12:30 pm Marseille in Washington?
- 12:30 pm Marseille is 6:30 am Washington.
- What is 2:00 pm Marseille in Washington?
- 2:00 pm Marseille is 8:00 am Washington.
- What is 5:00 pm Marseille in Washington?
- 5:00 pm Marseille is 11:00 am Washington.
- What is 11:30 pm Marseille in Washington?
- 11:30 pm Marseille is 5:30 pm Washington.