United States to France time converter

France is 6 hours ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 3:00 PM in France.

United States EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

France CEST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
France
Tue, Oct 20
CESTUTC+2+6h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to France conversion table

Every hour of today in United States and the matching time in France. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in France).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because United States and France switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +6h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +6h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between United States and France?

France is 6 hours ahead of United States.

What time is it in France when it is 9 AM in United States?

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 3:00 PM in France.

When is the best time to call France from United States?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in United States (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in France).

Does the time difference between United States and France change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.