CET: Central European Time
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UTC+01:00
A fixed CET offset. Use a European city page when seasonal CEST matters.
Clear abbreviation meanings
CET to IST time
Convert Central European Time (UTC+01:00) to India Standard Time (UTC+05:30). The meanings used on this page are explicit because short time-zone abbreviations can be ambiguous.
CET
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UTC+01:00
Quick answer
The current difference is calculated here. Use the interactive converter for a specific past or future date.
IST: India Standard Time
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UTC+05:30
India Standard Time is used here; IST can mean other zones in other contexts.
Avoid abbreviation mistakes
For travel, legal deadlines or future meetings, choose a named city or IANA zone. A short abbreviation alone may refer to more than one region.
24-hour CET to IST table
The table uses the exact definitions stated above.
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Frequently asked questions
What does CET mean here?
Central European Time (UTC+01:00). A fixed CET offset. Use a European city page when seasonal CEST matters.
What does IST mean here?
India Standard Time (UTC+05:30). India Standard Time is used here; IST can mean other zones in other contexts.