6:04 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+05:30Fixed offset
Time Zone Converter
IST to CETTime Converter
Convert India Standard Time to Central European Time, compare their live UTC offsets and explore a complete 24-hour conversion table.
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IST
India Standard Time
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CET
Central European Time
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CET
1:34 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
UTC+01:00Fixed offset
Time difference
CET is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind IST
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Compare each hour in IST with CET.
| Hour | IST | CET | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 1 | 7:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 2 | 8:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 3 | 9:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 4 | 10:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 5 | 11:04 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 6 | 12:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 7 | 1:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 8:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 8 | 2:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 9 | 3:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 10:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 10 | 4:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 11:34 AM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 11 | 5:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 12:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 12 | 6:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 1:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 13 | 7:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 2:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 14 | 8:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 15 | 9:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 4:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 16 | 10:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 5:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 17 | 11:04 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 6:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 18 | 12:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 19 | 1:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 20 | 2:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 9:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 21 | 3:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 10:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 22 | 4:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 11:34 PM Thursday, August 13, 2026 | -4h 30m |
| 23 | 5:04 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | 12:34 AM Friday, August 14, 2026 | -4h 30m |
About IST
The standard time used throughout India. The abbreviation IST is internationally ambiguous.
- Full name
- India Standard Time
- Type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Regions
- India
Target time zone
About CET
The fixed Central European standard-time offset.
- Full name
- Central European Time
- Type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Regions
- France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium
Reverse this conversion
Convert CET back to IST.
FAQ
IST to CET time FAQ
Common questions about converting India Standard Time to Central European Time, their UTC offsets and daylight-saving behavior.
What is the time difference between IST and CET?
CET is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind IST on this date.
What time is 9:00 AM IST in CET?
When it is 9:00 AM in IST, it is 4:30 AM in CET on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Is CET ahead of IST?
No. CET is currently 4 hours and 30 minutes behind IST.
Do IST and CET use daylight saving time?
IST is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date. CET is defined as a fixed UTC offset. Its offset does not change automatically according to the selected date.
Where are IST and CET used?
IST is associated with India. CET is associated with France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium. Time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the specific definitions shown on this page.