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CET to IST Converter

See the current time in CET (Paris) and IST (India) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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CET to IST Converter

CET
Paris
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India
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting CET to IST

Central European Time (Paris) and India Standard Time (India) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the CET box (or tap a quick preset) and read the IST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

CET vs IST: the time difference through the year

The gap between CET and IST changes during the year because only one of them uses daylight saving.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026IST 3 h 30 min ahead of CET
Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027IST 4 h 30 min ahead of CET
Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027IST 3 h 30 min ahead of CET

Daylight-saving changes in the next year

ZoneDateOffsetChange
CETOct 25, 2026UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour
CETMar 28, 2027UTC+1 → UTC+2Clocks go forward 1 hour
CETOct 31, 2027UTC+2 → UTC+1Clocks go back 1 hour

CET to IST conversion table

CETIST (when 3 h 30 min ahead)IST (when 4 h 30 min ahead)
12:00 AM3:30 AM4:30 AM
1:00 AM4:30 AM5:30 AM
2:00 AM5:30 AM6:30 AM
3:00 AM6:30 AM7:30 AM
4:00 AM7:30 AM8:30 AM
5:00 AM8:30 AM9:30 AM
6:00 AM9:30 AM10:30 AM
7:00 AM10:30 AM11:30 AM
8:00 AM11:30 AM12:30 PM
9:00 AM12:30 PM1:30 PM
10:00 AM1:30 PM2:30 PM
11:00 AM2:30 PM3:30 PM
12:00 PM3:30 PM4:30 PM
1:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM
2:00 PM5:30 PM6:30 PM
3:00 PM6:30 PM7:30 PM
4:00 PM7:30 PM8:30 PM
5:00 PM8:30 PM9:30 PM
6:00 PM9:30 PM10:30 PM
7:00 PM10:30 PM11:30 PM
8:00 PM11:30 PM12:30 AM (next day)
9:00 PM12:30 AM (next day)1:30 AM (next day)
10:00 PM1:30 AM (next day)2:30 AM (next day)
11:00 PM2:30 AM (next day)3:30 AM (next day)

Best time to meet

The two zones

CET · Central European Time

Central European Time is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). It covers Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam and most of the EU, switching on the last Sundays of March and October.

IST · India Standard Time

India Standard Time is UTC+5:30 all year — one of the few half-hour offsets. India uses a single time zone and has no daylight saving.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between CET and IST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Central European Time and India Standard Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert CET to IST?
Enter a time in the CET box and the equivalent IST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this CET to IST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Paris and India), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in India right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in India (IST), updating every second, alongside CET.
Does the CET to IST time difference change?
Yes. Over the next 12 months it is 3 h 30 min ahead or 4 h 30 min ahead, depending on the date — see the table of periods on this page.
What is a good meeting time for CET and IST?
Office hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM CET (12:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST).