Paris is 6 hours ahead of Indianapolis. Indianapolis uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Paris uses Central European Time (CET/CEST). When it's 9:00 AM in Indianapolis, it's 3:00 PM in Paris.
Both cities observe daylight saving time, though on slightly different schedules. The time difference remains 6 hours for most of the year.
Best calling time: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM Indianapolis time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Paris, covering French business hours. Late morning calls from Indianapolis work well for catching early afternoon in Paris.
Indianapolis has connections to Paris through major hub airports. The city has a growing international business presence and cultural exchange programs with European cities.