Los Angeles (Pacific) to Paris — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → CET (UTC+2). Paris is 9 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:54 AM
Paris
Oct 7, 2026, 1:54 PM
Sample times — PT to CET
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and ParisLos Angeles (Pacific) vs Paris time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Los Angeles (Pacific) and Paris switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) PT CET Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC+1 Paris is 9 hours ahead Mar 8 – Mar 28 UTC−7 UTC+1 Paris is 8 hours ahead Mar 29 – Oct 24 UTC−7 UTC+2 Paris is 9 hours ahead Oct 25 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC+1 Paris is 8 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC+1 Paris is 9 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Paris time difference through 2026
The gap changes 4 times during 2026, because Los Angeles (Pacific) and Paris switch to and from daylight saving time on different dates. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | PT | CET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC+1 | Paris is 9 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Mar 28 | UTC−7 | UTC+1 | Paris is 8 hours ahead |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24 | UTC−7 | UTC+2 | Paris is 9 hours ahead |
| Oct 25 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC+1 | Paris is 8 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC+1 | Paris is 9 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles to Paris is a nine-hour spread most of the year. Aerospace, luxury goods, and film co-productions rely on the thin overlap where a Los Angeles morning meets the end of the Paris workday.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and Paris?
Right now the offset is about 9 hours ahead (from PT to CET). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Paris?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and continental Europe?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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