Time Difference between Paris and Washington D.C.

Paris, France and Washington D.C., United States are separated by a time difference of 5 hours. When it's noon in Paris, it's 5 hours earlier in Washington D.C..

Paris operates on Europe/Paris timezone, while Washington D.C. uses America/New York. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.

Best Time to Call

To catch business hours in both cities, consider scheduling calls during late afternoon in Paris.

Flight Considerations

The distance between Paris and Washington D.C. is approximately 6,165 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.3 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.