Convert IST to CET
India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET)
Indian IT companies and consulting firms with European clients in Germany, France, and the Netherlands convert IST to CET daily for project calls, sprint reviews, and support rotations. The 4.5-hour gap during CET (3.5 during CEST in summer) provides a generous overlap window, making India-Europe one of the more manageable intercontinental timezone pairings for distributed teams.
When it's 12:00 PM in Mumbai, it's 8:30 AM in Berlin
On Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027: 7:30 AM in Berlin.
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IST to CET Conversion Table
Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.
| Mumbai (IST) | Berlin (CET) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027: Berlin times are 1 hour earlier.
Best Meeting Window
Top meeting times for teams in IST and CET (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.
These times apply on all dates in 2026–2027 except:
- Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026; Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027; Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027: Berlin times are 1 hour earlier.
Scheduling Tips
- Schedule between 1:30-5:30 PM IST / 9:00 AM-1:00 PM CET for the most productive overlap. Both teams are in core hours.
- During CEST (summer), you get an extra hour of overlap. Use 12:30-5:30 PM IST / 9:00 AM-2:00 PM CEST for wider flexibility.
- For daily standups, 1:30 PM IST / 9:00 AM CET is the earliest comfortable slot that works for both sides.
Time Difference & DST
The IST to CET gap is -4:30h or -3:30h, depending on daylight saving time. The table lists each period.
| Dates | Mumbai | Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 28, 2026 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+1 | -4:30h |
| Mar 29 – Oct 24, 2026 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+2 | -3:30h |
| Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+1 | -4:30h |
| Mar 28 – Oct 30, 2027 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+2 | -3:30h |
| Oct 31 – Dec 31, 2027 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+1 | -4:30h |
Mumbai does not use daylight saving time.
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Major Cities
India Standard Time (IST)
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Bangalore
Central European Time (CET)
- Berlin
- Munich
- Frankfurt
Frequently Asked Questions
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