🇩🇪CET→🇮🇳IST
CET to IST Timezone Converter
Central European Time (UTC+1) is 4.5 hours behind India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). 5 hours of standard working-hours overlap per day.
CET
UTC+1
Central European Time
Difference
4.5h
CET is 4.5h behind
IST
UTC+5:30
India Standard Time
CET Working Hours in IST
Standard working hours (9 am – 6 pm) in CET and the equivalent time.
| 🇩🇪 Berlin (CET) | 🇮🇳 Mumbai (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | 1.5:00 pm | Working Hours |
| 10:00 am | 2.5:00 pm | Working Hours |
| 11:00 am | 3.5:00 pm | Working Hours |
| 12:00 pm | 4.5:00 pm | Working Hours |
| 1:00 pm | 5.5:00 pm | Working Hours |
| 2:00 pm | 6.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 3:00 pm | 7.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 4:00 pm | 8.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 5:00 pm | 9.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 6:00 pm | 10.5:00 pm | Off hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CET and IST?
CET is UTC+1 and IST is UTC+5:30. The difference is 4.5 hours.
Does CET observe daylight saving time?
Some timezone abbreviations like CET refer to standard time only. During daylight saving periods, the actual offset may change by 1 hour. The Timezone Meeting Planner handles DST automatically using your browser's timezone data.
What is the best meeting time for CET and IST?
There are 5 hours of overlap between standard working hours in both zones. Open the planner to see the exact window visually.