CET to IST time converter
India Standard Time (IST) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CET) in January and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead in July, because daylight saving time shifts the difference. Use the grid below to line up Paris and New Delhi: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 11:43 CEST in Paris and 15:13 IST in New Delhi.
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CET to IST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between CET and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CET) in January and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead in July, because daylight saving time shifts the difference.
What time is 9 AM CET in IST?
9:00 AM CET is 1:30 PM IST in January, and 12:30 PM IST in July.
When do working hours overlap between Paris and New Delhi?
In January: Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET (1:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST). In July: Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM CET (12:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST).