Los Angeles and Paris Time Difference

Compare Los Angeles vs Paris time, current local times, UTC offset difference, daylight saving status, and the best time to plan meetings or travel.

Quick Answer

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Paris?

The live comparison below shows both local times, current UTC offsets, daylight saving status, and whether Paris is ahead of or behind Los Angeles.

Current time difference

Los Angeles, United States

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 07:37

Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Daylight saving
Yes

Paris, France

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 16:37

Timezone
Europe/Paris
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Daylight saving
Yes

Time difference

Paris is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles

UTC offset difference

+09:00

Suggested call window

Sat, Jul 4, 08:00-09:00 / Sat, Jul 4, 17:00-18:00

Calculated using initiator awake hours of 08:00-23:00 and recipient office hours of 09:00-18:00.

Dynamic Time Difference

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris

The difference changes during 2026 because Los Angeles changes UTC offset during the year and Paris changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris; Mar 8-Mar 28: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Paris; Mar 29-Oct 24: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris; Oct 25-Oct 31: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Paris; Nov 1-Dec 31: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris.

Los Angeles

UTC-07:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now

Paris

UTC+02:00 · Seasonal clock changes; DST is active now

Business Call Window

09:00-18:00 work-hour overlap

The standard workdays do not overlap. Consider 00:00 in Los Angeles / 09:00 in Paris, or 18:00 in Los Angeles / 03:00 in Paris. Confirm the edge-of-day option before calling.

24-Hour Conversion Table

Los Angeles to Paris hourly time conversion

The table uses today's active UTC offsets. Seasonal rows can shift when daylight saving time changes.

Los AngelesParis
00:0009:00
01:0010:00
02:0011:00
03:0012:00
04:0013:00
05:0014:00
06:0015:00
07:0016:00
08:0017:00
09:0018:00
10:0019:00
11:0020:00
12:0021:00
13:0022:00
14:0023:00
15:0000:00 (next day)
16:0001:00 (next day)
17:0002:00 (next day)
18:0003:00 (next day)
19:0004:00 (next day)
20:0005:00 (next day)
21:0006:00 (next day)
22:0007:00 (next day)
23:0008:00 (next day)

FAQ

What is the current time difference between Los Angeles and Paris?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris. This uses the active IANA timezone offsets for today.

When does the Los Angeles-Paris time difference change in 2026?

The difference changes during 2026 because Los Angeles changes UTC offset during the year and Paris changes UTC offset during the year. Jan 1-Mar 7: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris; Mar 8-Mar 28: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Paris; Mar 29-Oct 24: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris; Oct 25-Oct 31: Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Paris; Nov 1-Dec 31: Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Paris.

What are the current UTC offsets for Los Angeles and Paris?

Los Angeles is currently UTC-07:00; Paris is currently UTC+02:00.

Which direction does the clock change when flying from Los Angeles to Paris?

Travelers from Los Angeles to Paris move their clock forward by 9 hours.

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