Time difference

Time Difference Between Sydney and Paris

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris. The current difference is 8 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SydneyAustralia 🇦🇺

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Australia/SydneyUTC+10
ParisFrance 🇫🇷

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Europe/ParisUTC+2
02 — Difference

Sydney vs Paris

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris. When it is 12:00 in Sydney, it is 04:00 in Paris.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Sydney
UTC+10
Paris
UTC+2
Difference
8 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 8 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Sydney and Paris do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
8 hours
Sydney zone
Australia/Sydney
Paris zone
Europe/Paris
Sydney offset
UTC+10
Paris offset
UTC+2
Sydney DST
Yes
Paris DST
Yes
Countries
Australia · France
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Sydney and Paris?

Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris right now.

Is Sydney ahead of Paris?

Yes, Sydney is 8 hours ahead of Paris.

Do Sydney and Paris observe daylight saving time?

Both cities observe daylight saving time on different schedules, so the difference changes at certain times of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Sydney and Paris?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.