IST to CET Time Converter
Compare IST and CET instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both India and Paris.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| IST (India) | CET (Paris) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 08:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 09:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 10:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 11:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 05:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| 06:00 AM | 02:30 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 03:30 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 05:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 07:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 08:30 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 05:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
| 06:00 PM | 02:30 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 05:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 06:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 07:30 PM |
Daylight saving time
Paris observes daylight saving time; India does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Paris starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
1 PM–5 PM IST (9 AM–1 PM CET) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and CET?+
CET (UTC+02:00) is currently 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+05:30). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does IST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
Paris observes daylight saving time; India does not, so the gap changes when Paris springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between India and Paris?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in India and Paris overlap from 1 PM to 5 PM IST (9 AM–1 PM CET). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert IST to CET?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the IST row to see the matching CET time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.