World Timezones

Shenzhen to Paris Converter

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Shenzhen11:05 amMon, Jun 8
ShenzhenCST
China · UTC+8
11:05 amMon, Jun 8
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ParisCEST
France · UTC+2
5:05 amMon, Jun 8
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Offset

The time difference between Shenzhen and Paris is 6 hours.

6 hours

Shenzhen (CST) is ahead of Paris (CEST).

CST: UTC+8

CEST: UTC+2

Paris is currently observing daylight saving time; Shenzhen is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in Shenzhen (9 AM–11 AM in Paris).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Shenzhen (10:00 AM 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.

China

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
  • Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
  • National DayThu, Oct 1

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

Shenzhen uses China Standard Time (CST). To call China, dial +86.

Paris uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call France, dial +33.

Paris is approximately 5,950 miles northwest of Shenzhen.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

ShenzhenParisDay
12:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am12:00 amSame day
7:00 am1:00 amSame day
8:00 am2:00 amSame day
9:00 am3:00 amSame day
10:00 am4:00 amSame day
11:00 am5:00 amSame day
12:00 pm6:00 amSame day
1:00 pm7:00 amSame day
2:00 pm8:00 amSame day
3:00 pm9:00 amSame day
4:00 pm10:00 amSame day
5:00 pm11:00 amSame day
6:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm5:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Paris observes daylight saving time; Shenzhen does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Paris transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Shenzhen
Sunrise
5:39 AM
Sunset
7:08 PM
Day length
13h 28m
Paris
Sunrise
5:49 AM
Sunset
9:52 PM
Day length
16h 3m

Daylight overlap: 7h 19m — 11:49 AM–7:08 PM in Shenzhen (5:49 AM–1:08 PM in Paris). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in China Standard Time

  • PVG
  • SHA
  • PEK
  • PKX
  • SZX
  • CAN
  • FUO
  • CTU
  • TFU
  • TSN

Airports in Central European Time

  • CDG
  • LBG
  • ORY
  • MRS
  • GNB
  • LYS
  • NCE

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Shenzhen in Paris?
9:00 am Shenzhen is 3:00 am Paris.
What is 12:00 pm Shenzhen in Paris?
12:00 pm Shenzhen is 6:00 am Paris.
What is 12:30 pm Shenzhen in Paris?
12:30 pm Shenzhen is 6:30 am Paris.
What is 2:00 pm Shenzhen in Paris?
2:00 pm Shenzhen is 8:00 am Paris.
What is 5:00 pm Shenzhen in Paris?
5:00 pm Shenzhen is 11:00 am Paris.
What is 11:30 pm Shenzhen in Paris?
11:30 pm Shenzhen is 5:30 pm Paris.