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CET to IST time converter
India is 3.5 hours ahead of Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 4.5 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
CET to IST conversion table
Local time in Central Europe and the matching time in India on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Central Europe (CET) | India on 15 January | India on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 12:30 | 11:30 |
| 09:00 | 13:30 | 12:30 |
| 10:00 | 14:30 | 13:30 |
| 12:00 | 16:30 | 15:30 |
| 15:00 | 19:30 | 18:30 |
| 17:00 | 21:30 | 20:30 |
| 18:00 | 22:30 | 21:30 |
| 21:00 | 01:30 (+1 day) | 00:30 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between Central Europe and India
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:30 CET = 13:30-17:00 IST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:30 CET = 12:30-17:00 IST.
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Daylight saving between CET and IST
- Central Europe moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- India does not change its clocks in 2026.
- The gap is 3.5 hours for 210 days and 4.5 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Central Europe. Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The EU changes clocks on the last Sundays of March and October, a few weeks before and after the US.
India. India uses a single time zone, UTC+5:30, all year. It does not observe daylight saving, so the gap to zones that do changes twice a year.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM CET in IST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Central Europe is 13:30 in India. On 15 July it is 12:30.
What is the time difference between Central Europe and India?
India is 3.5 hours ahead of Central Europe for 210 days of 2026, and 4.5 hours ahead of for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between CET and IST change during the year?
Yes. Central Europe changes its clocks and India does not, so the gap moves between 3.5 and 4.5 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Central Europe and India?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-12:30 CET = 13:30-17:00 IST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-13:30 CET = 12:30-17:00 IST.
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