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IST to CEST Converter

Convert India Standard Time to Central European Summer Time

IST
India Standard Time (+5:30)
10:52:44 AM
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
CEST
Central European Summer Time (+2:00)
7:22:44 AM
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
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Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Summer Time (CEST) in one place. This free converter shows the current time in both zones, lets you turn any IST time into the matching CEST time, and includes a full conversion table for the day. Right now CEST is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. Central European Summer Time switches between Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) across daylight saving.

Because it reads live time zone rules, the offset stays correct through daylight saving changes on either side, so you never have to work the difference out by hand. It is handy for scheduling calls and meetings, catching a live stream or match, or keeping in touch with family and colleagues across the two regions.

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IST to CEST conversion table

ISTCEST
12:00 AM8:30 PM+1d
1:00 AM9:30 PM+1d
2:00 AM10:30 PM+1d
3:00 AM11:30 PM+1d
4:00 AM12:30 AM
5:00 AM1:30 AM
6:00 AM2:30 AM
7:00 AM3:30 AM
8:00 AM4:30 AM
9:00 AM5:30 AM
10:00 AM6:30 AM
11:00 AM7:30 AM
12:00 PM8:30 AM
1:00 PM9:30 AM
2:00 PM10:30 AM
3:00 PM11:30 AM
4:00 PM12:30 PM
5:00 PM1:30 PM
6:00 PM2:30 PM
7:00 PM3:30 PM
8:00 PM4:30 PM
9:00 PM5:30 PM
10:00 PM6:30 PM
11:00 PM7:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert IST to CEST?

Enter a IST time in the box above and the matching CEST time appears instantly. You can also read the conversion table for the full day.

How far behind is CEST of IST?

CEST is currently 3 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. The exact gap can shift by an hour around daylight saving changes, which this converter accounts for.

Does it handle daylight saving time?

Yes. Conversions use live time zone rules, so the offset updates automatically when either zone moves on or off daylight saving.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign up and no download, on any device.