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4:00 PM CET to IST Time Converter

Quick Answer
8:30 PM IST
4:00 PM Central European Time converts to 8:30 PM India Standard Time

Convert 4:00 PM from Central European Time (CET) to India Standard Time (IST). Perfect for Europe-India coordination. This timezone converter handles daylight saving time automatically and provides accurate conversion results.

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CET
Central European Time
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IST
India Standard Time
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8:30 PM
Time Difference
4.5 hours ahead
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UTC Time
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CET to IST Time Conversion Table

Quick reference guide for converting times between Central European Time and India Standard Time

CET Time IST Time Day Change
2:00 PM
6:30 PM Same day
3:00 PM
7:30 PM Same day
5:00 PM
9:30 PM Same day
6:00 PM
10:30 PM Same day
7:00 PM
11:30 PM Same day
8:00 PM
12:30 AM (next day)

Meeting Scheduling Guide: CET ↔ IST

Best practices for scheduling calls and meetings between Central European Time and India Standard Time

Best Meeting Times

⚠️ Challenging Time Slot
4:00 PM CET = 8:30 PM IST

This may be outside standard business hours for India Standard Time. Consider alternative times.

💡 Better Alternatives:
  • • Early morning in CET = afternoon in IST
  • • Late afternoon in CET = evening in IST
  • • Find overlap between 9 AM - 5 PM in both zones

Time Zone Details

🇪🇺 CET
Central European Time
UTC Offset: 1.0
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🇮🇳 IST
India Standard Time
UTC Offset: 5.5
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Difference
4.5 hours ahead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CET to IST time conversion

What time is 4:00 PM CET in IST?

4:00 PM CET converts to 8:30 PM IST. This conversion accounts for the time zone difference and daylight saving time adjustments.

What is the time difference between CET and IST?

India Standard Time (IST) is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time (CET). This time difference may vary depending on daylight saving time observance in each location.

How do I convert 4:00 PM CET to IST?

To convert 4:00 PM CET to IST, India Standard Time is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Central European Time. Therefore, 4:00 PM CET equals 8:30 PM IST. Use our converter above for instant, accurate conversions with automatic daylight saving time adjustments.

Is 4:00 PM CET a good time for meetings with IST?

4:00 PM CET converts to 8:30 PM IST, which may be outside standard business hours for India Standard Time. Consider scheduling meetings between 9 AM - 5 PM in either time zone for better participation. Alternative meeting times that work well include morning hours in CET that correspond to afternoon hours in IST.

When scheduling a meeting at 4:00 PM CET, what time should IST participants join?

If you schedule a meeting at 4:00 PM CET, participants in IST should join at 8:30 PM. Always verify with attendees as daylight saving time transitions may affect the conversion.

Does this time conversion account for daylight saving time?

Yes, this converter automatically handles daylight saving time for both Central European Time and India Standard Time. However, DST dates vary by location, so conversions during transition periods should be double-checked.

What is 8:30 PM IST in CET?

8:30 PM IST is 4:00 PM CET. This is the reverse conversion, useful for coordinating activities between these time zones.

What's the current time in CET and IST right now?

Right now, the current time in Central European Time (CET) is Loading..., and in India Standard Time (IST) it's Loading.... These times update in real-time and account for daylight saving time automatically.