CETtoISTCentral European Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST)

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India Standard Time (IST) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CET)

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Source timezoneFR flagFranceCET

CETCentral European Time (CET)

Representative city: Paris, France
2:33:20am
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CET(UTC+2)
Currently observing DST
Destination timezoneIN flagIndiaIST

ISTIndia Standard Time (IST)

Representative city: Mumbai, India
6:03:20am
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
IST(UTC+5:30)
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Frequently Asked Questions about CET & IST

What is the current time difference between CET and IST?

India Standard Time (IST) is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CET). Central European Time (CET) uses CET while India Standard Time (IST) uses IST.

How do I convert CET to IST?

To convert CET to IST, add 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Do CET and IST observe Daylight Saving Time?

Central European Time (CET) begins Daylight Saving Time soon.
India Standard Time (IST) has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

What is the best time to schedule meetings between CET and IST?

Use the meeting planner tool on this page to find overlapping business hours between Central European Time (CET) and India Standard Time (IST), or use findtime.io to set and share through Google Calendar, Outlook, or .ics files.
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