IST to CET Converter
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IST to CET Conversion Table
Common IST times converted to Central European Time
| IST (UTC+05:30) | CET (UTC+01:00) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (midnight) | 7:30 PM | −1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AM | |
| 12:00 PM (noon) | 7:30 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 11:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
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How to convert IST to CET
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Central European Time is UTC+01:00. To convert IST to CET, subtract 4.5 hours from your IST time.
For example, 12:00 PM IST = 7:30 AM CET .
Time Difference: India (IST) and Europe
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Central European Time is UTC+01:00, making the difference IST −4:30 hrs. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time — IST stays fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round. If Europe observes DST, the offset between IST and CET changes by 1 hour during the DST period (typically spring–autumn in the Northern Hemisphere).
⏰ Best overlap: 3:00 IST = 10:30 AM CET
Common IST Times in CET
| India (IST) | Europe — CET | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM IST (India morning) | 4:30 AM CET | same day |
| 12:00 PM IST (India noon) | 7:30 AM CET | same day |
| 3:00 PM IST (India afternoon) | 10:30 AM CET | same day |
| 6:00 PM IST (India evening) | 1:30 PM CET | same day |
| 9:00 PM IST (India night) | 4:30 PM CET | same day |
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