Time Difference Between Paris and Sydney
Sydney is 8h ahead of Paris.
This is the standard-time difference as of 2026. If either city observes daylight saving time, the actual difference can shift by up to an hour for part of the year — the live clocks below always show the current real-time difference.
Working Hours Overlap
For each hour of Paris's working day (9:00-18:00), here is the corresponding local time in Sydney. Rows highlighted green fall within standard working hours (9:00-18:00) in both cities.
| Paris | Sydney | Both working hours? |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 5 PM | Yes |
| 10 AM | 6 PM | No |
| 11 AM | 7 PM | No |
| 12 PM | 8 PM | No |
| 1 PM | 9 PM | No |
| 2 PM | 10 PM | No |
| 3 PM | 11 PM | No |
| 4 PM | 12 AM | No |
| 5 PM | 1 AM | No |
| 6 PM | 2 AM | No |
Best Time to Meet
- 9 AM-10 AM in Paris (5 PM-6 PM in Sydney) works for both sides — it falls within standard 9 AM-6 PM working hours in both time zones.
How the Difference Changes in 2026
Because the two cities change their clocks on different dates, the gap is not one number. Here is how Sydney stands relative to Paris through 2026:
| Period | Sydney vs Paris |
|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28 | 10h ahead |
| Mar 29 – Apr 4 | 9h ahead |
| Apr 5 – Oct 3 | 8h ahead |
| Oct 4 – Oct 24 | 9h ahead |
| Oct 25 – Dec 31 | 10h ahead |
Paris changes its clocks on Mar 29 (clocks forward) and Oct 25 (clocks back); Sydney changes its clocks on Apr 5 (clocks back) and Oct 4 (clocks forward). Dates use the UTC calendar; the switch takes effect early that morning local time.
Paris
Paris uses the Europe/Paris IANA time zone, currently at UTC+2. This zone observes daylight saving time.
Sydney
Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney IANA time zone, currently at UTC+10. This zone observes daylight saving time.