IST to CET Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:25:27
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Paris · Central European Time
22:55:27
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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From: IST (Mumbai)
To: CET (Paris)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India 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 IST does not. The 3.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can IST 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 Mumbai (IST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 IST (09:30–12:30 CET).

Hour-by-hour IST to CET conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)CET time (Paris)Status
00:00 Mon20:30 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon21:30 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon22:30 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon23:30 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon00:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon01:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon02:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon03:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon04:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon05:30 MonIST working
10:00 Mon06:30 MonIST working
11:00 Mon07:30 MonIST working
12:00 Mon08:30 MonIST working
13:00 Mon09:30 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon10:30 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon11:30 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon12:30 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon13:30 MonCET working
18:00 Mon14:30 MonCET working
19:00 Mon15:30 MonCET working
20:00 Mon16:30 MonCET working
21:00 Mon17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon19:30 MonOff-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

India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata
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 Mumbai and Paris

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m
Paris
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:19
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 1m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 3h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or CET observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 IST (09:30–12:30 CET), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Mumbai (IST), it is 08:30 Mon in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and CET?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" 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 Mumbai ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 3h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and CET?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) 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 IST and CET?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 IST.