IST to CET Time Converter

India Standard Time → Central European Time

IST

UTC+5.5

India Standard Time

offset
-4.5h
CET is 4.5h behind

CET

UTC+1

Central European Time

CET observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions

India Standard Time (IST) is 4.5 hours behind Central European Time (CET). When it is noon in IST, it is 7:30 AM in CET. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.

Best Meeting Times — IST & CET

Recommended windows where both IST and CET participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

ISTCETRatingDetail page
1 PM
8:30 AM
Best
2 PM
9:30 AM
Best
3 PM
10:30 AM
Best
4 PM
11:30 AM
Best
5 PM
12:30 PM
Best

Tip: When scheduling between IST and CET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions — IST to CET

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