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India (IST) to Central European Time (CET) time
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India (IST) vs Central European Time (CET) time difference
Central European Time (CET) is 3.5 hours behind India (IST) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+5:30 vs UTC+2).
| India (IST) | Central European Time (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM (Sat) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM (Sat) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM (Sat) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM (Sat) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM (Sat) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM (Sat) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM (Sat) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM (Sat) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM (Sat) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM (Sat) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM (Sat) |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM (Sat) |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM (Sat) |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM (Sat) |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM (Sat) |
Reverse: Central European Time (CET) to India (IST) → · Time in India (IST) · Time in Central European Time (CET)
FAQ
What is the time difference between India (IST) and Central European Time (CET)?
As of October 23, 2026, Central European Time (CET) is 3.5 hours behind India (IST) (UTC+5:30 vs UTC+2). 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 India (IST) in Central European Time (CET)?
9:00 AM in India (IST) is 5:30 AM in Central European Time (CET) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for India (IST) and Central European Time (CET)?
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.