CET to Tehran Time Converter
IRST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 11:30 AM IRST.
IRST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET at the moment. To convert CET to Tehran Time, add 2 hours 30 minutes to the CET time: 9:00 AM CET = 11:30 AM IRST.
CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more. Tehran Time (Tehran time) is used in Tehran, Iran.
CET to Tehran Time time conversion table
CET to Tehran Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CET | Tehran Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CET | 2:30 AM IRST | night |
| 1:00 AM CET | 3:30 AM IRST | night |
| 2:00 AM CET | 4:30 AM IRST | night |
| 3:00 AM CET | 5:30 AM IRST | night |
| 4:00 AM CET | 6:30 AM IRST | — |
| 5:00 AM CET | 7:30 AM IRST | — |
| 6:00 AM CET | 8:30 AM IRST | — |
| 7:00 AM CET | 9:30 AM IRST | — |
| 8:00 AM CET | 10:30 AM IRST | — |
| 9:00 AM CET | 11:30 AM IRST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CET | 12:30 PM IRST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CET | 1:30 PM IRST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CET | 2:30 PM IRST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CET | 3:30 PM IRST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CET | 4:30 PM IRST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CET | 5:30 PM IRST | — |
| 4:00 PM CET | 6:30 PM IRST | — |
| 5:00 PM CET | 7:30 PM IRST | — |
| 6:00 PM CET | 8:30 PM IRST | — |
| 7:00 PM CET | 9:30 PM IRST | — |
| 8:00 PM CET | 10:30 PM IRST | night |
| 9:00 PM CET | 11:30 PM IRST | night |
| 10:00 PM CET | 12:30 AM IRST | next day |
| 11:00 PM CET | 1:30 AM IRST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CET to Tehran Time
Add 2 hours 30 minutes to the CET time to get Tehran Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CET = 11:30 AM IRST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CET = 12:30 AM IRST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CET and Tehran Time
The time difference between CET and Tehran 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: Tehran Time is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Tehran Time is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of CET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Tehran Time is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET.
CET and Tehran 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).
- Tehran Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+3:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CET and Tehran Time
CET and Tehran Time share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM CET lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST, inside working hours for both.
CET to Tehran Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CET and Tehran Time?
Right now IRST is 2 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 Tehran Time?
9:00 AM CET is 11:30 AM IRST.
What is 12 PM (noon) CET in Tehran Time?
12:00 PM CET is 2:30 PM IRST.
Is Tehran Time ahead of or behind CET?
IRST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET, so it is later in Tehran 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 Tehran Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Tehran 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 Tehran Time?
CET and Tehran Time share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM CET lands between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM IRST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.