CET
UTC+1
Central European Time
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 3:30 PM in IST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
Cities in CET
Cities in IST
All 24 Hours — CET to IST
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Best Meeting Times — CET & IST
Recommended windows where both CET and IST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between CET and IST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.
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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.
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CET
UTC+2
17:17:28
Monday
IST
UTC+5:30
20:47:28
Monday
Right now, 5 PM CET = 8:30 PM IST
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IST to CET
India Standard Time → Central European Time
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