IST to CET Converter
Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET).
Right now, Central European Time (CEST) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). (IST is UTC+5:30, CEST is UTC+2.)
Common IST → CET times
IST to CET conversion table
| India Standard Time (IST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM (prev. day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting India Standard Time to Central European Time
India Standard Time (IST) covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, while Central European Time (CET) covers Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid. The current offset between them is 3 hours 30 minutes, with CET behind IST. 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 IST and CET?
CET (Central European Time) is currently 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST (India Standard Time).
Is CET ahead of or behind IST?
CET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM IST in CET?
9:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM in CET.
Does India Standard Time (IST) observe daylight saving time?
No. India Standard Time stays on IST year-round, so its offset does not change with the seasons.