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Central Africa Time · Harare, Lusaka, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
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IST to CAT Conversion Table
Common IST times converted to Central Africa Time
| IST (UTC+05:30) | CAT (UTC+02:00) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | 8:30 PM | −1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 8:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 11:30 PM | 8:00 PM |
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How to convert IST to CAT
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Central Africa Time is UTC+02:00. To convert IST to CAT, subtract 3.5 hours from your IST time.
For example, 12:00 PM IST = 8:30 AM CAT .
Time Difference: India (IST) and Africa
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Central Africa Time is UTC+02:00, making the difference IST −3:30 hrs. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time — IST stays fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round. If Africa observes DST, the offset between IST and CAT changes by 1 hour during the DST period (typically spring–autumn in the Northern Hemisphere).
⏰ Best overlap: 12:00 IST = 8:30 AM CAT
Common IST Times in CAT
| India (IST) | Africa — CAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM IST (India morning) | 5:30 AM CAT | same day |
| 12:00 PM IST (India noon) | 8:30 AM CAT | same day |
| 3:00 PM IST (India afternoon) | 11:30 AM CAT | same day |
| 6:00 PM IST (India evening) | 2:30 PM CAT | same day |
| 9:00 PM IST (India night) | 5:30 PM CAT | same day |
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