What is the time difference between France and the United States?
The United States spans 6 time zones with offsets ranging from -6 to -11 hours compared to France. New York: -6h, Chicago: -7h, Denver: -8h, Los Angeles: -9h, Alaska: -10h, Hawaii: -11h.
The 6 American time zones
- Eastern Time Zone (New York, Washington) : -6h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 6am in New York.
- Central Time Zone (Chicago) : -7h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 5am in Chicago.
- Mountain Time Zone (Denver) : -8h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 4am in Denver.
- Pacific Time Zone (Los Angeles, Las Vegas) : -9h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 3am in Los Angeles.
- Alaska Time Zone : -10h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 2am in Alaska.
- Hawaii Time Zone : -11h — when it is 12pm in Paris, it is 1am (midnight + 1h) in Honolulu.
Remember for your trip
The time difference varies depending on your American destination. The East Coast (New York, Miami) is 6 hours behind, while the West Coast (California) has a 9-hour difference. Think about jet lag: the greater the time difference, the longer the adjustment will take.
Local agency advice
To reduce fatigue, start gradually shifting your sleep schedule 3-4 days before departing for the American West.