Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?

No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Paris observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).

What time is it in Paris when it's 9 AM in Delhi?

5:30 AM in Paris, on the same day.

Delhi to Paris Meeting Planner

Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi right now. Their working days overlap for 4 hours 30 minutes today.

Delhi · India

5:06 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · IST

Paris · France

1:36 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · CEST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Delhi and Paris

12:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM in Paris). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.

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2 of 4 places

DelhiOrganizerIndia ·5:06AMnow
ParisFrance ·· summer time1:36AMnow

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Date in Delhi

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Delhi time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:00) and Paris (09:30).
12:30PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (12:30) and Paris (09:00).
1:30PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Delhi (13:30) and Paris (10:00).

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Your meeting

Delhi1:00 PM ISTSun, Oct 18
Paris9:30 AM CESTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 07:30 UTC

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Time difference between Delhi and Paris

Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi right now: Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Paris is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.

Time difference between Delhi and Paris over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Paris 3 hours 30 minutes behind	—
Sun, Oct 25	Paris 4 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go back in Paris
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Paris 3 hours 30 minutes behind	Clocks go forward in Paris

Delhi is on India Standard Time. Paris is on Central European Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Delhi & Paris Scheduling

What is the time difference between Delhi and Paris?: Paris is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi right now: Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) and Delhi on IST (UTC+5:30). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in Paris: then Paris is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Delhi and Paris?: 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM in Delhi (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM in Paris). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 4 hours 30 minutes of overlap today.
Does Delhi observe daylight saving time?: No. Delhi stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Paris observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Paris is on CEST (UTC+2) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to CET (UTC+1).
What time is it in Paris when it's 9 AM in Delhi?: 5:30 AM in Paris, on the same day.

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