CET to IST Converter
Convert Central European Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST).
Right now, India Standard Time (IST) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CEST). (CEST is UTC+2, IST is UTC+5:30.)
Common CET → IST times
CET to IST conversion table
| Central European Time (CET) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Central European Time to India Standard Time
Central European Time (CET) covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, while India Standard Time (IST) covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. The current offset between them is 3 hours 30 minutes, with IST ahead of CET. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between CET and IST?
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET (Central European Time).
Is IST ahead of or behind CET?
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM CET in IST?
9:00 AM CET is 12:30 PM in IST.
Does Central European Time (CET) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central European Time switches to CEST during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on CEST.