CET to IST Converter
Convert time between Central European Time (CET) and India Standard Time (IST).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
Central European Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time right now.
- Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (CEST → IST).
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (CET → IST).
- From Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (CEST → IST).
Central European Time is on CEST right now, not CET
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| CET (Central European Time) | IST (India Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across CET and ISTCET to IST conversion table
For Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Central European Time.
| CEST | 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) |
About these time zones
Central European Time (CET)
Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, the standard time of most of the European Union from Spain to Poland. From the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October those countries use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). Algeria and Tunisia stay on UTC+1 all year.
India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and is used across all of India as a single time zone. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST never changes — but its difference from places that do (like US Eastern Time) changes twice a year.
CET to IST FAQs
What time is it in IST when it is 9 AM CET?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CEST is 12:30 PM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours ahead is CET from IST?
It depends on the time of year because of daylight saving time. Now until Oct 25, 2026: Central European Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (CEST → IST). Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: Central European Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (CET → IST).
What is the best time for a call between CET and IST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 9:00 AM CEST (12:30 PM IST), 10:00 AM CEST (1:30 PM IST), 11:00 AM CEST (2:30 PM IST), 12:00 PM CEST (3:30 PM IST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
The region changes: Central European Time switches between CET and CEST, so conversions depend on the date. CET itself always means UTC+1.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year.