CET to Ludhiana Time Converter
IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.
IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Ludhiana Time, add 4 hours 30 minutes to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Ludhiana Time (Ludhiana time) is used in Ludhiana, India.
CET to Ludhiana Time time conversion table
CET to Ludhiana Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Ludhiana Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| CET | Ludhiana Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| CET | Ludhiana Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from CET to Ludhiana Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Ludhiana Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Ludhiana Time
Add 4 hours 30 minutes to the CET time to get Ludhiana Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 2:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Ludhiana Time
The time difference between CET and Ludhiana Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Ludhiana Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Ludhiana Time is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Ludhiana Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET.
CET and Ludhiana Time during daylight saving time
- CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
- Ludhiana Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Ludhiana Time
CET and Ludhiana Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
CET to Ludhiana Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Ludhiana Time?
Right now IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CET in Ludhiana Time?
9:00 AM CET is 1:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Ludhiana Time?
12:00 PM CET is 4:30 PM IST.
Is Ludhiana Time ahead of or behind CET?
IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET, so it is later in Ludhiana Time than in CET.
Does CET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.
Does Ludhiana Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Ludhiana Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CET and Ludhiana Time?
CET and Ludhiana Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM CET lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.