What is the time difference between CET and IST?

CET is 4.5 hours ahead IST. CET is UTC+1 and IST is UTC+5.5.

What is 12 PM CET in IST?

12 PM CET (noon) is 4:30 PM IST.

What are the best meeting times between CET and IST?

Best overlap hours: 8 AM CET = 12:30 PM IST; 9 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST; 10 AM CET = 2:30 PM IST; 11 AM CET = 3:30 PM IST; 12 PM CET = 4:30 PM IST.

CET to IST Time Conversion

Central European Time → India Standard Time

CET

UTC+1

Central European Time

offset

+4.5h

IST is 4.5h ahead

IST

UTC+5.5

India Standard Time

CET observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

Central European Time (CET) is 4.5 hours ahead India Standard Time (IST). When it is noon in CET, it is 4:30 PM in IST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time.

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All 24 Hours — CET to IST

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Frequently Asked Questions — CET to IST

Central European Time (CET) is 4.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time (IST). CET is UTC+1 and IST is UTC+5.5. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.