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Central European Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST) time
Central European Time (CET) vs India Standard Time (IST) time difference
India Standard Time (IST) is 3.5 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+2 vs UTC+5:30).
| Central European Time (CET) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM (Fri) |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM (Fri) |
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM (Fri) |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM (Fri) |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET) → · Time in Central European Time (CET) · Time in India Standard Time (IST)
FAQ
What is the time difference between Central European Time (CET) and India Standard Time (IST)?
As of October 23, 2026, India Standard Time (IST) is 3.5 hours ahead of Central European Time (CET) (UTC+2 vs UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time can change this by an hour during parts of the year; the converter above always uses the live rule.
What is 9 AM Central European Time (CET) in India Standard Time (IST)?
9:00 AM in Central European Time (CET) is 12:30 PM in India Standard Time (IST) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Central European Time (CET) and India Standard Time (IST)?
Use the hour table: look for rows where both columns fall between about 8 AM and 6 PM. Our meeting planner shows overlapping working hours for several cities at once.