Time difference between Paris and Houston

Houston is 7 hours behind Paris.

France · Central European Summer Time

9:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:42 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Paris to Houston time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Paris and Houston?

Houston is 7 hours behind Paris. Paris is on UTC+2 and Houston is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in Paris?

When it is 9:00 AM in Paris, it is 2:00 AM in Houston.

When is the best time to call Houston from Paris?

The best time to call or meet is 4:00 PM–6:00 PM in Paris (9:00 AM–11:00 AM in Houston), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Paris and Houston change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when Houston will be 6 hours behind Paris.

Paris is 7 hours ahead of Houston. More: time in Paris · time in Houston