IST to Paris Time Converter
CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.
CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Paris Time, subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Paris Time (Paris time) is used in Paris, France.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Paris Time time conversion table
IST to Paris Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Paris Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| IST | Paris Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| IST | Paris Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Conversion table from IST to Paris Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Paris Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to Paris Time
Subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Paris Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 8:30 PM CET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Paris Time
The time difference between IST and Paris Time 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: Paris Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Paris Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Paris Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and Paris Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Paris Time
IST and Paris Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
IST to Paris Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Paris Time?
Right now CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM IST in Paris Time?
9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Paris Time?
12:00 PM IST is 7:30 AM CET.
Is Paris Time ahead of or behind IST?
CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Paris Time than in IST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving 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.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Paris Time?
IST and Paris Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.