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CET to IST converter
Central European Time
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India Standard Time
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India Standard Time is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 28: India Standard Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time
- March 29 to October 24: India Standard Time is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time
- October 25 to December 31: India Standard Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM CET in IST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Central European Time is 12:30 PM India Standard Time. For part of the year it is 1:30 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is IST from CET?
India Standard Time is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time for most of the year, and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the CET to IST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
CET to IST, hour by hour
| Central European Time | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 1 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 2 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 3 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 4 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 6 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 7 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 8 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 9 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 10 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 11 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 12 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 1 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 2 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 4 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 5 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 6 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 7 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 9 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.