Tokyo to Paris Time Converter
Easily convert time between Tokyo (JST) and Paris (CET/CEST)
Tokyo
Japan Standard Time (JST)
Paris
Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Convert Time Between Tokyo and Paris
Time Difference Between Tokyo and Paris
Winter (Standard Time)
When Paris is on standard time (CET):
Example: 12:00 PM in Paris = 8:00 PM in Tokyo
Summer (Daylight Saving Time)
When Paris is on summer time (CEST):
Example: 12:00 PM in Paris = 7:00 PM in Tokyo
Note: Japan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Meeting Planner for Tokyo and Paris
Find the best times for a meeting between Tokyo and Paris
Business Hours Overlap
Tokyo (9 AM - 6 PM)
Paris (9 AM - 6 PM)
Overlap
Best meeting time: --
The time difference makes scheduling challenging. Consider early morning in Paris or evening in Tokyo.
Time Zone Information
About Tokyo Time
- Located in Japan Standard Time (JST)
- Always at UTC+9 year-round
- Does not observe Daylight Saving Time
- Sunrise and sunset times vary seasonally
- Previously observed DST between 1948 and 1951
About Paris Time
- Located in Central European Time (CET/CEST)
- Uses CET (UTC+1) during winter
- Observes CEST (UTC+2) during summer
- DST begins on the last Sunday in March
- DST ends on the last Sunday in October
Frequently Asked Questions
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Paris during winter (when Paris is on CET, UTC+1). During summer, when Paris observes daylight saving time (CEST, UTC+2), Tokyo is 7 hours ahead. Japan does not observe daylight saving time, so the variation occurs only because of European DST changes.
Due to the substantial time difference, finding overlapping business hours is challenging. The best options are:
- Paris morning (9:00-10:00 AM) = Tokyo late afternoon/evening (5:00-6:00 PM)
- Paris evening (6:00-7:00 PM) = Tokyo night (2:00-3:00 AM) - less ideal
For important meetings, consider adjusting work hours or alternating meeting times to share the inconvenience between time zones.
No, Japan does not currently observe Daylight Saving Time. Japan briefly implemented DST from 1948 to 1951 during the Allied occupation following World War II, but it has maintained a consistent UTC+9 time zone since then. This means that the effective time difference between Tokyo and Paris varies depending on whether Europe is observing DST.