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