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Paris Time to IST Converter

IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.

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Paris, France
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IST
India Standard Time
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IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET at the moment. To convert Paris Time to IST, add 4 hours 30 minutes to the Paris Time time: 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.

Paris Time (Paris time) is used in Paris, France. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

Paris Time to IST time conversion table

Paris Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Paris TimeISTDay
12:00 AM CET4:30 AM ISTnight
1:00 AM CET5:30 AM ISTnight
2:00 AM CET6:30 AM IST—
3:00 AM CET7:30 AM IST—
4:00 AM CET8:30 AM IST—
5:00 AM CET9:30 AM IST—
6:00 AM CET10:30 AM IST—
7:00 AM CET11:30 AM IST—
8:00 AM CET12:30 PM IST—
9:00 AM CET1:30 PM ISTwork hours
10:00 AM CET2:30 PM ISTwork hours
11:00 AM CET3:30 PM ISTwork hours
12:00 PM CET4:30 PM ISTwork hours
1:00 PM CET5:30 PM IST—
2:00 PM CET6:30 PM IST—
3:00 PM CET7:30 PM IST—
4:00 PM CET8:30 PM IST—
5:00 PM CET9:30 PM IST—
6:00 PM CET10:30 PM ISTnight
7:00 PM CET11:30 PM ISTnight
8:00 PM CET12:30 AM ISTnext day
9:00 PM CET1:30 AM ISTnext day
10:00 PM CET2:30 AM ISTnext day
11:00 PM CET3:30 AM ISTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Paris Time to IST

Add 4 hours 30 minutes to the Paris Time time to get IST.

Example: 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 2:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Paris Time and IST

The time difference between Paris Time and IST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris Time.

Paris Time and IST during daylight saving time

  • Paris Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Paris Time and IST

Paris Time and IST share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Paris Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Paris Time and IST?

Right now IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM Paris Time in IST?

9:00 AM CET is 1:30 PM IST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Paris Time in IST?

12:00 PM CET is 4:30 PM IST.

Is IST ahead of or behind Paris Time?

IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET, so it is later in IST than in Paris Time.

Does Paris Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Paris Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between Paris Time and IST?

Paris Time and IST share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.