Lyon to Kolkata Time Difference
🇫🇷 Lyon is currently 4.5 hours ahead of 🇮🇳 Kolkata. This difference varies between 3.5h and 4.5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+4.5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
7,746 km
Approx. flight
9.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Lyon to Kolkata
| 🇫🇷 Lyon | 🇮🇳 Kolkata | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kolkata does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Lyon is 4.5 hours ahead relative to Kolkata.
Min difference
3.5h
Max difference
4.5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Lyon and Kolkata (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇫🇷 Lyon
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇮🇳 Kolkata
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lyon and Kolkata?
The time difference between Lyon and Kolkata is currently 4.5 hours ahead. Lyon uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Kolkata uses GMT+5:30 (UTC+5:30). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3.5 hours ahead to 4.5 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Lyon, what time is it in Kolkata?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lyon, it is 4:30 PM in Kolkata. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lyon and Kolkata change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3.5 hours ahead and 4.5 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lyon and Kolkata?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Lyon (which is 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM in Kolkata). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lyon ahead or behind Kolkata?
Lyon is currently 4.5 hours behind Kolkata.
What time zone is Lyon in?
Lyon is in the Europe/Paris time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Lyon observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Lyon in Kolkata?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lyon, it is 4:30 AM in Kolkata.