Question 1

What is the time difference between IST and CET?

Accepted Answer

Central European Time (CET) is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert IST to CET?

Accepted Answer

To convert IST to CET, subtract 4 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM CET.

Question 3

What time is it in CET when it's noon in IST?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in IST, it's 7:30 AM in CET. CET is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind IST.

Question 4

How many hours behind is CET from IST?

Accepted Answer

CET is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. This means when it's 9:00 AM in IST, it's 4:30 AM in CET.

Question 5

Is CET ahead or behind IST?

Accepted Answer

CET is behind IST by 4 hours and 30 minutes. Clocks in CET show an earlier time than IST.

Question 6

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does CET observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Central European Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to CEST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from IST to CET?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between IST and CET is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in CET?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Central European Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between IST and CET may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do IST and CET ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, IST and CET never show the same time. However, because CET observes daylight saving time and IST does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

India Standard Time (IST)	Period	Central European Time (CET)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	7:30 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 AM	Night	8:30 PM-1d	Evening
2:00 AM	Night	9:30 PM-1d	Evening
3:00 AM	Night	10:30 PM-1d	Evening
4:00 AM	Night	11:30 PM-1d	Evening
5:00 AM	Night	12:30 AM	Night
6:00 AM	Morning	1:30 AM	Night
7:00 AM	Morning	2:30 AM	Night
8:00 AM	Morning	3:30 AM	Night
9:00 AM	Business	4:30 AM	Night
10:00 AM	Business	5:30 AM	Night
11:00 AM	Business	6:30 AM	Morning
12:00 PM	Business	7:30 AM	Morning
1:00 PM	Business	8:30 AM	Morning
2:00 PM	Business	9:30 AM	Business
3:00 PM	Business	10:30 AM	Business
4:00 PM	Business	11:30 AM	Business
5:00 PM	Business	12:30 PM	Business
6:00 PM	Evening	1:30 PM	Business
7:00 PM	Evening	2:30 PM	Business
8:00 PM	Evening	3:30 PM	Business
9:00 PM	Evening	4:30 PM	Business
10:00 PM	Evening	5:30 PM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	6:30 PM	Evening

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