Offset
The time difference between Philadelphia and Paris is 6 hours.
Philadelphia (EDT) is behind Paris (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Philadelphia (3 PM–5 PM in Paris).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Philadelphia (4:00 PM Paris).
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.
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
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
About these zones
Philadelphia uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Paris uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call France, dial +33.
Paris is approximately 3,700 miles northeast of Philadelphia.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Philadelphia | Paris | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 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 |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Philadelphia: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Paris: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Philadelphia and Paris 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
- 5:33 AM
- Sunset
- 8:28 PM
- Day length
- 14h 55m
- Sunrise
- 5:49 AM
- Sunset
- 9:52 PM
- Day length
- 16h 3m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Central European Time
- CDG
- LBG
- ORY
- MRS
- GNB
- LYS
- NCE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Philadelphia in Paris?
- 9:00 am Philadelphia is 3:00 pm Paris.
- What is 12:00 pm Philadelphia in Paris?
- 12:00 pm Philadelphia is 6:00 pm Paris.
- What is 12:30 pm Philadelphia in Paris?
- 12:30 pm Philadelphia is 6:30 pm Paris.
- What is 2:00 pm Philadelphia in Paris?
- 2:00 pm Philadelphia is 8:00 pm Paris.
- What is 5:00 pm Philadelphia in Paris?
- 5:00 pm Philadelphia is 11:00 pm Paris.
- What is 11:30 pm Philadelphia in Paris?
- 11:30 pm Philadelphia is 5:30 am Paris, the next day.