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Time difference between Paris and Sydney

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris. When it is noon in Paris, it is 8:00 PM in Sydney. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Paris to Sydney or Sydney to Paris.

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Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris, usually.

Difference right now8 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Paris and Sydney change their clocks on different dates, the difference becomes 9 hours or 10 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Paris (France) is in the Europe/Paris time zone: UTC+1 (CET) or UTC+2 (CEST).
  • Sydney (Australia) is in the Australia/Sydney time zone: UTC+10 (AEST) or UTC+11 (AEDT).

Convert Paris time to Sydney time

ParisSydney
6:00 AM2:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
6:00 PM2:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM5:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 8 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Paris and Sydney have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Paris (3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Sydney).

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Paris (6:30 PM in Sydney). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Sydney?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris, usually. It becomes 9 hours or 10 hours for part of the year.

Is Sydney ahead of or behind Paris?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris.

Does the time difference between Paris and Sydney change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 8 hours, but because Paris and Sydney change their clocks on different dates, it becomes 9 hours or 10 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Paris and Sydney?

The best time to call is around 10:30 AM in Paris (6:30 PM in Sydney). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.