IRT to CET Time Converter

Convert Iran Standard Time (IRT) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1h 30m behind.

Tehran · Iran Standard Time
22:45:03
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+3:30 · UTC+03:30
Paris · Central European Time
21:15:03
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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From: IRT (Tehran)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IRT (Iran Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00

Heads up: CET observes DST while IRT does not. The 1.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can IRT and CET meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tehran (IRT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 IRT (09:30–14:30 CET).

Hour-by-hour IRT to CET conversion table

IRT time (Tehran)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue23:30 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue00:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue01:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue02:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue03:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue04:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue05:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue06:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue07:30 TueIRT working
10:00 Tue08:30 TueIRT working
11:00 Tue09:30 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue10:30 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue11:30 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue12:30 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue13:30 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue14:30 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue15:30 TueCET working
18:00 Tue16:30 TueCET working
19:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue21:30 TueOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Iran Standard Time (IRT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Tehran
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+3:30
Major cities in this zone
TehranIsfahan
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Tehran and Paris

Tehran
Sunrise
05:03
Sunset
19:00
Solar noon
12:02
Daylight
13h 57m
Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

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Looking for local time? See time in Tehran or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IRT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 1h 30m behind IRT (Iran Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IRT or CET observe daylight saving time?+
IRT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IRT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 IRT (09:30–14:30 CET), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Tehran?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Tehran (IRT), it is 10:30 Tue in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IRT and CET?+
IRT maps to "Asia/Tehran" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Tehran ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Tehran (IRT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 1h 30m behind IRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IRT and CET?+
IRT is UTC+03:30 (GMT+3:30) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both IRT and CET?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 IRT.