IST to CEST time zone converter

IST
India Standard Time
13:08:56
Jan 9
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CEST
Central European Summer Time
08:38:56
Jan 9
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IST to CEST hour-by-hour

ISTCEST
00:00 IST20:30 (-1) CEST
00:30 IST21:00 (-1) CEST
01:00 IST21:30 (-1) CEST
01:30 IST22:00 (-1) CEST
02:00 IST22:30 (-1) CEST
02:30 IST23:00 (-1) CEST
03:00 IST23:30 (-1) CEST
03:30 IST00:00 CEST
04:00 IST00:30 CEST
04:30 IST01:00 CEST
05:00 IST01:30 CEST
05:30 IST02:00 CEST
06:00 IST02:30 CEST
06:30 IST03:00 CEST
07:00 IST03:30 CEST
07:30 IST04:00 CEST
08:00 IST04:30 CEST
08:30 IST05:00 CEST
09:00 IST05:30 CEST
09:30 IST06:00 CEST
10:00 IST06:30 CEST
10:30 IST07:00 CEST
11:00 IST07:30 CEST
11:30 IST08:00 CEST
12:00 IST08:30 CEST
12:30 IST09:00 CEST
13:00 IST09:30 CEST
13:30 IST10:00 CEST
14:00 IST10:30 CEST
14:30 IST11:00 CEST
15:00 IST11:30 CEST
15:30 IST12:00 CEST
16:00 IST12:30 CEST
16:30 IST13:00 CEST
17:00 IST13:30 CEST
17:30 IST14:00 CEST
18:00 IST14:30 CEST
18:30 IST15:00 CEST
19:00 IST15:30 CEST
19:30 IST16:00 CEST
20:00 IST16:30 CEST
20:30 IST17:00 CEST
21:00 IST17:30 CEST
21:30 IST18:00 CEST
22:00 IST18:30 CEST
22:30 IST19:00 CEST
23:00 IST19:30 CEST
23:30 IST20:00 CEST
Convert IST to CEST

This simple IST to CEST time zone converter allows you to quickly and visually understand the time difference between India Standard Time (IST) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Just hover over the colored hour tiles, and you’ll instantly see the corresponding time in both zones. The time difference between IST and CEST is 3 hours 30 minutes, with IST being ahead. For example, if it is IST, the equivalent time in CEST will be .

This tool makes it easy to convert IST to CEST for scheduling meetings, coordinating across time zones, or planning events. With just a glance, you can manage the time difference efficiently and avoid any confusion.

IST

Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone used in India. It is five and a half hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30). IST is used in the entire country of India and is the only time zone used in the country.

CEST

CEST (Central European Summer Time) is a time zone that is two hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+2). It is used in most countries of central Europe, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland, during the daylight saving time period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The time difference between IST and CEST depends on the specific locations within these time zones and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. For example, when converting EST to IST, you need to account for the standard offset plus any DST changes. Use our IST to CEST converter to see the exact current time difference, which automatically updates for DST transitions.

To convert IST to CEST, simply use our time converter above. Enter a specific time like 10am IST and instantly see the equivalent time in CEST. Our IST to CEST converter automatically handles standard time differences and daylight saving time changes, making timezone conversion effortless for scheduling international calls and meetings.

The best time to call from IST to CEST is typically during overlapping business hours, usually between 9 AM and 6 PM in both time zones. Our IST to CEST time converter highlights these overlapping windows in green, making it easy to find convenient calling times. For example, if you're scheduling a call from EST to IST, morning hours in EST often work well.

You can easily check whether IST is ahead of or behind CEST using our side-by-side comparison table. The table displays the current time in both IST and CEST simultaneously, clearly showing which timezone is ahead. This is particularly useful when planning calls or meetings across time zones like EST to IST or PST to GMT.

Scheduling a meeting between IST and CEST is straightforward with our timezone converter. Simply select your preferred time in either timezone, and our tool instantly shows the corresponding time in the other zone. The visual time grid helps you identify mutually convenient hours, considering both work schedules and the time difference between IST and CEST.