Convert IST to CET Time - Mumbai to Berlin Converter

Q: How many hours behind is CET from IST?

Central European Time (CET) is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST) during winter, and 3 hours and 30 minutes behind during summer (CEST). When it's 12:00 PM IST in Mumbai, it's 7:30 AM CET in Berlin during winter or 8:30 AM CEST during summer.

Q: What time is it in Germany when it's 9 AM in Mumbai?

When it's 9:00 AM IST in Mumbai, it's 4:30 AM CET in Germany during winter or 5:30 AM CEST during summer. Other practical conversions include 12 PM Mumbai = 7:30 AM Germany (winter) or 8:30 AM (summer), and 6 PM Mumbai = 1:30 PM Germany (winter) or 2:30 PM (summer).

Q: What time is it in Mumbai when it's 9 AM in Berlin?

When it's 9:00 AM CET in Berlin, it's 1:30 PM IST in Mumbai during winter or 12:30 PM IST during summer (CEST). Key conversions include 8 AM Berlin = 12:30 PM Mumbai (winter) or 11:30 AM (summer), and 2 PM Berlin = 6:30 PM Mumbai (winter) or 5:30 PM (summer).

Q: Which countries and cities use IST and CET time zones?

IST (India Standard Time) covers all Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata. CET (Central European Time) includes major European cities like Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Prague. CET covers most of Europe, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland.

Q: When does CET change to CEST and how does it affect IST conversion?

CET changes to CEST on the last Sunday in March (March 30, 2025) and returns to CET on the last Sunday in October (October 26, 2025). During the CET period (October-March), India is 4.5 hours ahead of Europe. During the CEST period (March-October), India is 3.5 hours ahead. India never observes daylight saving time.

Q: What's the best time for business meetings between India and Europe?

The optimal meeting window is 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM IST, corresponding to 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM CET/CEST in Europe. This allows perfect overlap between Indian afternoon hours and European morning business hours. Avoid scheduling before 12:30 PM IST or after 6:00 PM IST for comfortable timing on both sides.

Q: Do India and Europe business hours overlap well?

Yes, there's good overlap! India's business hours (9 AM-6 PM IST) align with European mornings and early afternoons (7:30 AM-1:30 PM CET in winter, 8:30 AM-2:30 PM CEST in summer). The sweet spot is 12:30-6 PM India time, which equals 8 AM-1:30 PM in Europe, making collaboration much easier than US time zones.

Q: What's the quickest way to convert IST to CET time?

The fastest method is subtracting 4.5 hours from Indian time during European winter (CET) or 3.5 hours during European summer (CEST). For smartphone users, add "Berlin" or "Paris" to your world clock widget, or ask Siri/Google Assistant, "What time is it in Germany?" For instant conversion, visit iformat.io.

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) with our professional time zone converter. Designed for international business meetings between Mumbai to Berlin, this tool provides real-time conversion, optimal meeting time suggestions, business hours comparison, and 24-hour conversion tables. Features include live clock displays, meeting scheduler, time zone maps, and daylight saving time handling. Perfect for international business coordination, global team management, and cross-border communication. No registration required - works instantly on all devices with offline capability.

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IST

India Standard Time

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CET

Central European Time

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Central European Time is 4 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time

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Complete hourly conversion for India Standard Time to Central European Time

India Standard Time	Central European Time	24-Hour IST	24-Hour CET
12:00 AM	7:30 PM (previous day)	00:00	19:30
1:00 AM	8:30 PM (previous day)	01:00	20:30
2:00 AM	9:30 PM (previous day)	02:00	21:30
3:00 AM	10:30 PM (previous day)	03:00	22:30
4:00 AM	11:30 PM (previous day)	04:00	23:30
5:00 AM	12:30 AM	05:00	00:30
6:00 AM	1:30 AM	06:00	01:30
7:00 AM	2:30 AM	07:00	02:30
8:00 AM	3:30 AM	08:00	03:30
9:00 AM	4:30 AM	09:00	04:30
10:00 AM	5:30 AM	10:00	05:30
11:00 AM	6:30 AM	11:00	06:30
12:00 PM	7:30 AM	12:00	07:30
1:00 PM	8:30 AM	13:00	08:30
2:00 PM	9:30 AM	14:00	09:30
3:00 PM	10:30 AM	15:00	10:30
4:00 PM	11:30 AM	16:00	11:30
5:00 PM	12:30 PM	17:00	12:30
6:00 PM	1:30 PM	18:00	13:30
7:00 PM	2:30 PM	19:00	14:30
8:00 PM	3:30 PM	20:00	15:30
9:00 PM	4:30 PM	21:00	16:30
10:00 PM	5:30 PM	22:00	17:30
11:00 PM	6:30 PM	23:00	18:30

12:00 AM

IST

7:30 PM

CET

(previous day)

00:00 19:30

1:00 AM

IST

8:30 PM

CET

(previous day)

01:00 20:30

2:00 AM

IST

9:30 PM

CET

(previous day)

02:00 21:30

3:00 AM

IST

10:30 PM

CET

(previous day)

03:00 22:30

4:00 AM

IST

11:30 PM

CET

(previous day)

04:00 23:30

5:00 AM

IST

12:30 AM

CET

05:00 00:30

6:00 AM

IST

1:30 AM

CET

06:00 01:30

7:00 AM

IST

2:30 AM

CET

07:00 02:30

8:00 AM

IST

3:30 AM

CET

08:00 03:30

9:00 AM

IST

4:30 AM

CET

09:00 04:30

10:00 AM

IST

5:30 AM

CET

10:00 05:30

11:00 AM

IST

6:30 AM

CET

11:00 06:30

12:00 PM

IST

7:30 AM

CET

12:00 07:30

1:00 PM

IST

8:30 AM

CET

13:00 08:30

2:00 PM

IST

9:30 AM

CET

14:00 09:30

3:00 PM

IST

10:30 AM

CET

15:00 10:30

4:00 PM

IST

11:30 AM

CET

16:00 11:30

5:00 PM

IST

12:30 PM

CET

17:00 12:30

6:00 PM

IST

1:30 PM

CET

18:00 13:30

7:00 PM

IST

2:30 PM

CET

19:00 14:30

8:00 PM

IST

3:30 PM

CET

20:00 15:30

9:00 PM

IST

4:30 PM

CET

21:00 16:30

10:00 PM

IST

5:30 PM

CET

22:00 17:30

11:00 PM

IST

6:30 PM

CET

23:00 18:30

Best Meeting Times between India Standard Time and Central European Time

Optimal hours for calls between IST and CET

Business hours overlap available

2:00 PM IST → 9:30 AM CET

Business Hours

3:00 PM IST → 10:30 AM CET

Business Hours

4:00 PM IST → 11:30 AM CET

Business Hours

Based on standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in each time zone

Time Zone Details

Technical information for both time zones

IST

India Standard Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset 5.5 hours

Abbreviation IST

Type Standard Time

Status Active

CET

Central European Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset 1.0 hours

Abbreviation CET

Type Standard Time

Status Active

Convert IST to CET Time - Mumbai to Berlin Converter

IST to CET Time Zone Difference

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Best Meeting Times between India Standard Time and Central European Time

Time Zone Details

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Convert IST to CET Time - Mumbai to Berlin Converter - FAQs

How many hours behind is CET from IST?

What time is it in Germany when it's 9 AM in Mumbai?

What time is it in Mumbai when it's 9 AM in Berlin?

Which countries and cities use IST and CET time zones?

When does CET change to CEST and how does it affect IST conversion?

What's the best time for business meetings between India and Europe?

Do India and Europe business hours overlap well?

What's the quickest way to convert IST to CET time?

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