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