Patna 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 Patna Time to CET, subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the Patna Time time: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.
Patna Time (Patna time) is used in Patna, India. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.
Patna Time to CET time conversion table
Patna Time to CET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Patna 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 |
| Patna 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 |
| Patna 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 Patna 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 Patna Time to CET
Subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the Patna 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 Patna Time and CET
The time difference between Patna 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 Patna Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of Patna Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of Patna Time.
Patna Time and CET during daylight saving time
- Patna 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 Patna Time and CET
Patna 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.
Patna Time to CET FAQ
What is the time difference between Patna 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 Patna Time in CET?
9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM CET.
What is 12 PM (noon) Patna Time in CET?
12:00 PM IST is 7:30 AM CET.
Is CET ahead of or behind Patna Time?
CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in CET than in Patna Time.
Does Patna Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Patna 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 Patna Time and CET?
Patna 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.