IST
UTC+5.5
India Standard Time
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 8:30 AM in CET. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
Cities in IST
Cities in CET
All 24 Hours — IST to CET
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Best Meeting Times — IST & CET
Recommended windows where both IST and CET participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
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.
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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.
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IST
UTC+5:30
02:28:10
Tuesday
CET
UTC+2
22:58:10
Monday
Right now, 2 AM IST = 10:30 PM CET(−1 day)
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CET to IST
Central European Time → India Standard Time
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