Time Difference Between Paris and Delhi

The time difference between Paris and Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 12:00 noon in Paris, it is 16:30 in Delhi. Paris uses the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+1), while Delhi uses Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris — 4 hours and 30 minutes
Paris, France
21:55:48
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+1 · CET
Delhi, India
02:25:48
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Time Zone Details: Paris vs Delhi

Detail Paris Delhi
Time Zone IDEurope/ParisAsia/Kolkata
UTC OffsetUTC+1UTC+5:30
AbbreviationCETIST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryFranceIndia
RegionEuropeAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Paris and Delhi (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:30 in Paris  =  13:30–17:00 in Delhi

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Paris time to Delhi time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Paris Delhi
00:00 04:30 Night
01:00 05:30 Night
02:00 06:30 Night
03:00 07:30 Night
04:00 08:30 Night
05:00 09:30 Night
06:00 10:30
07:00 11:30
08:00 12:30
09:00 13:30 Overlap
10:00 14:30 Overlap
11:00 15:30 Overlap
12:00 16:30 Overlap
13:00 17:30
14:00 18:30
15:00 19:30
16:00 20:30
17:00 21:30
18:00 22:30
19:00 23:30
20:00 00:30 (+1 day)
21:00 01:30 (+1 day)
22:00 02:30 (+1 day) Night
23:00 03:30 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Paris nor Delhi is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Paris and Delhi?

The time difference is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Delhi is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Paris.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Paris or Delhi observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Paris to Delhi?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:30 Paris time, which corresponds to 13:30–17:00 in Delhi. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Paris time to Delhi time?

Add 4 hours and 30 minutes to Paris time to get Delhi time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.