Convert CET to IST time zone

In the graph below you see the time zone difference between Central European Time and India Standard Time. Drag the bubble to adjust the time and to see the corresponding time in the other time zone.


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Tips for converting CET to IST

Central European Time is the time zone of most central European countries, and the Nordics, including cities like Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Madrid, Rome, Zurich and Warsaw. India Standard Time is the time zone of India, with places like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Colombo.

When is the best time to schedule a meeting with CET and IST?

Usually it is preferable to schedule meetings before lunch for the person in CET and in the afternoon for the person in IST.

Other common time zone conversions

More CET conversions
CET to PST, CET to CST, CET to BST, CET to EDT, CET to MST

More IST conversions
IST to EDT, IST to BST, IST to PDT, IST to MST, IST to JST

About CET – Central European Time

CET is, as the name implies, the time zone for Central Europe. Important to note is that in summer Central European Time becomes CEST, which stands for Central European Summer Time. In practice, “Central” means “Western” as Central European Time includes everything from the Nordics to Spain. Note that Portugal and the UK are not on CET but instead observe GMT and that Eastern Europe (every country from Finland and South) observe Eastern European Time.

Countries using CET:

All countries in Western Europe, except Portugal and the UK, observe Central European Time. This includes Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Montenegro and Gibraltar to name a few.

Example of cities observing Central European Time:

The list is long but includes Berlin, Oslo, Madrid, Rome, Tirana, Amsterdam, Paris, Warsaw, Bern, Geneva and Copenhagen.

Daylight saving time and summer time:

Daylight Saving Time is applied in Central Europe/Western Europe. CET in that case becomes CEST – Central European Summer Time and is one hour different. CEST is observed between the last Sunday of March and the last Sunday of October.



About IST - Indian Standard Time

Indian Standard Time, or IST for short, is the timezone of the Indian subcontinent. It is 3.5h ahead of GMT – so when the clock is 12 noon in India it is 8.30 in the morning in Delhi and Mumbai.

Countries using IST:

India, Sri Lanka

Example of cities observing it:

Delhi, Colombo, Kolkata and Mumbai

Summer time and Daylight saving time:

This timezone does not observe daylight saving time so the time difference always stay the same. You however need to pay attention to if the other time zone is observing DST as this will make a difference.

Other:

IST can also refer to Irish Standard Time or Israeli Standard time, but most of the times it is India that is being referred to – just make sure to double check this before you send that calendar invite!