IST to CET: India time vs Germany time

India (IST, UTC+5:30) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Germany when Germany is on CET, and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of it during daylight saving time (CEST).

India and Germany — Central European Time (CET/CEST).

Central European Time is used in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden and Poland.

When the difference changes

Clocks go back to CET on 25 October 2026 — the difference becomes 4 hours 30 minutes.
Clocks go forward to CEST on 28 March 2027 — the difference becomes 3 hours 30 minutes.
Clocks go back to CET on 31 October 2027 — the difference becomes 4 hours 30 minutes.

India time to CET, hour by hour

Each hour of the day in India and in Germany
India (IST)	Germany (CET)	Germany (CEST)
12:00 midnight	7:30 pm (the day before)	8:30 pm (the day before)
1:00 am	8:30 pm (the day before)	9:30 pm (the day before)
2:00 am	9:30 pm (the day before)	10:30 pm (the day before)
3:00 am	10:30 pm (the day before)	11:30 pm (the day before)
4:00 am	11:30 pm (the day before)	12:30 am
5:00 am	12:30 am	1:30 am
6:00 am	1:30 am	2:30 am
7:00 am	2:30 am	3:30 am
8:00 am	3:30 am	4:30 am
9:00 am	4:30 am	5:30 am
10:00 am	5:30 am	6:30 am
11:00 am	6:30 am	7:30 am
12:00 noon	7:30 am	8:30 am
1:00 pm	8:30 am	9:30 am
2:00 pm	9:30 am	10:30 am
3:00 pm	10:30 am	11:30 am
4:00 pm	11:30 am	12:30 pm
5:00 pm	12:30 pm	1:30 pm
6:00 pm	1:30 pm	2:30 pm
7:00 pm	2:30 pm	3:30 pm
8:00 pm	3:30 pm	4:30 pm
9:00 pm	4:30 pm	5:30 pm
10:00 pm	5:30 pm	6:30 pm
11:00 pm	6:30 pm	7:30 pm

Quick conversions

CET: 9:00 am IST = 4:30 am · 12:00 noon IST = 7:30 am · 6:00 pm IST = 1:30 pm · 9:00 pm IST = 4:30 pm
CEST: 9:00 am IST = 5:30 am · 12:00 noon IST = 8:30 am · 6:00 pm IST = 2:30 pm · 9:00 pm IST = 5:30 pm
CET: 9:00 am CET = 1:30 pm in India · 6:00 pm CET = 10:30 pm in India · 9:00 pm CET = 1:30 am (the next day) in India
CEST: 9:00 am CEST = 12:30 pm in India · 6:00 pm CEST = 9:30 pm in India · 9:00 pm CEST = 12:30 am (the next day) in India

Best time to call your parents in India from Germany

Hours when an older parent is usually up (7:00 am–9:30 pm in India) and you are not at work (before 8:30 am or after 6:00 pm on weekdays):

CET, weekdays: 11:30 am–1:00 pm in India = 7:00 am–8:30 am in Germany.
CET, weekends: 12:30 pm–9:30 pm in India = 8:00 am–5:00 pm in Germany.
CEST, weekdays: 10:30 am–12:00 noon in India = 7:00 am–8:30 am in Germany.
CEST, weekends: 11:30 am–9:30 pm in India = 8:00 am–6:00 pm in Germany.

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Knowing they are fine when you cannot call

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Questions families ask

What is the time difference between India and Germany?

India (IST, UTC+5:30) is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Germany when Germany is on CET, and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of it during daylight saving time (CEST).

Is IST ahead of CET?

Yes. IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Germany when Germany is on CET, and 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of it during daylight saving time (CEST).

What time is it in India when it is 9 am in Germany?

1:30 pm on CET, and 12:30 pm on CEST.

Does India have daylight saving time?

No. India keeps IST, UTC+5:30, all year, so the difference with Germany changes only when Germany changes its clocks.

What is the best time to call my parents in India from Germany?

On weekdays, 11:30 am–1:00 pm in India = 7:00 am–8:30 am in Germany (on CET; on CEST it is 10:30 am–12:00 noon in India = 7:00 am–8:30 am in Germany). Most older parents are easiest to reach after breakfast and before their evening TV.