Los Angeles to Paris Time Converter

Paris, France is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles, US. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) and Paris is on CEST (UTC+2). The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.

Los Angeles, US
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(PDT, UTC-7)
Paris, France
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(CEST, UTC+2)

Best Time for a Call

There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Paris. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.

Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.

Hour by Hour: Los Angeles to Paris

Los AngelesParis
12:00 AM9:00 AM
1:00 AM10:00 AM
2:00 AM11:00 AM
3:00 AM12:00 PM
4:00 AM1:00 PM
5:00 AM2:00 PM
6:00 AM3:00 PM
7:00 AM4:00 PM
8:00 AM5:00 PM
9:00 AM6:00 PM
10:00 AM7:00 PM
11:00 AM8:00 PM
12:00 PM9:00 PM
1:00 PM10:00 PM
2:00 PM11:00 PM
3:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day

Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.

Does the Difference Change During the Year?

The difference between Los Angeles and Paris is 9 hours for most of the year. Both places observe daylight saving, so the gap only wobbles for a week or two when their changeover dates do not line up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours ahead is Paris compared to Los Angeles?

Paris is currently 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The difference between Los Angeles and Paris is 9 hours for most of the year. Both places observe daylight saving, so the gap only wobbles for a week or two when their changeover dates do not line up.

What time is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles in Paris?

9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in Paris.

What is the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Paris?

There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM in Paris. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.