Lyon to New York Time Difference
New York is 6 hours behind Lyon. When it is noon in Lyon, it is 06:00 in New York.
Paris (UTC+2) → New York (UTC-4)
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When it's 17:00 in Lyon, it's 11:00 in New York
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Lyon & New York✓ Perfect Match (2 hours)
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,147 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.2h
Time Difference
-6h
Work Hours Overlap
2h
Limited
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Tomorrow 15:00
15:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lyon
00:00
New York
09:00
Lyon
03:00
New York
12:00
Lyon
06:00
New York
15:00
Lyon
09:00
New York
18:00
Lyon
12:00
New York
21:00
Lyon
15:00
New York
00:00
Lyon
18:00
New York (-1)
03:00
Lyon
21:00
New York (-1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lyon ahead of New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Lyon. When it is 12:00 noon in Lyon, it is 06:00 in New York. Lyon operates on Europe/Paris (UTC+2), while New York uses America/New York (UTC-4).
What is the best time to call New York from Lyon?
There are 3 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lyon and New York. The best window is 15:00–18:00 Lyon time (09:00–12:00 in New York).
Does the Lyon to New York time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lyon and New York
The distance between Lyon and New York is approximately 6,147 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.2 hours. Your arrival clock will show local New York time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.