Paris to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris. When it is noon in Paris, it is 19:00 in Tokyo.
Paris (UTC+2) → Tokyo (UTC+9)
Paris (CET/CEST, UTC+1/+2) is 7–8 hours behind Tokyo (JST, UTC+9). In winter (CET) Tokyo is 8 hours ahead; in summer (CEST) the gap narrows to 7 hours. Japan does not observe DST. French luxury brands (LVMH, Hermès) and Japanese automotive and tech companies are among the most active players across this corridor.
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When it's 07:00 in Paris, it's 14:00 in Tokyo
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✈️ Travel Information
Distance
9,713 km
Est. Flight Time
~12.4h
Time Difference
+7h
Work Hours Overlap
1h
Limited
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09:00 - 10:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Paris
13:00
Tokyo
09:00
Paris
16:00
Tokyo
12:00
Paris
19:00
Tokyo
15:00
Paris
22:00
Tokyo
18:00
Paris
01:00
Tokyo (+1)
21:00
Paris
04:00
Tokyo (+1)
00:00
Paris
07:00
Tokyo
03:00
Paris
10:00
Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Paris behind Tokyo?
Tokyo is 7 hours ahead of Paris. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 19:00 in Tokyo. Paris operates on Europe/Paris (UTC+2), while Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Paris?
There is 1 hour of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Paris and Tokyo. The best window is 09:00–10:00 Paris time (16:00–17:00 in Tokyo).
Does the Paris to Tokyo 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 Paris and Tokyo
The distance between Paris and Tokyo is approximately 9,713 km. A direct flight typically takes around 12.4 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Tokyo time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.