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Hamburg Time to IST Converter

IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET. 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.

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Hamburg, Germany
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India Standard Time
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IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET at the moment. To convert Hamburg Time to IST, add 4 hours 30 minutes to the Hamburg Time time: 9:00 AM CET = 1:30 PM IST.

Hamburg Time (Hamburg time) is used in Hamburg, Germany. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

Hamburg Time to IST time conversion table

Hamburg Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Hamburg TimeISTDay
12:00 AM CET4:30 AM ISTnight
1:00 AM CET5:30 AM ISTnight
2:00 AM CET6:30 AM IST—
3:00 AM CET7:30 AM IST—
4:00 AM CET8:30 AM IST—
5:00 AM CET9:30 AM IST—
6:00 AM CET10:30 AM IST—
7:00 AM CET11:30 AM IST—
8:00 AM CET12:30 PM IST—
9:00 AM CET1:30 PM ISTwork hours
10:00 AM CET2:30 PM ISTwork hours
11:00 AM CET3:30 PM ISTwork hours
12:00 PM CET4:30 PM ISTwork hours
1:00 PM CET5:30 PM IST—
2:00 PM CET6:30 PM IST—
3:00 PM CET7:30 PM IST—
4:00 PM CET8:30 PM IST—
5:00 PM CET9:30 PM IST—
6:00 PM CET10:30 PM ISTnight
7:00 PM CET11:30 PM ISTnight
8:00 PM CET12:30 AM ISTnext day
9:00 PM CET1:30 AM ISTnext day
10:00 PM CET2:30 AM ISTnext day
11:00 PM CET3:30 AM ISTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Hamburg Time to IST

Add 4 hours 30 minutes to the Hamburg Time time to get IST.

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 Hamburg Time and IST

The time difference between Hamburg Time and IST 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: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg Time.

Hamburg Time and IST during daylight saving time

  • Hamburg Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CET (UTC+1) to CEST (UTC+2).
  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Hamburg Time and IST

Hamburg Time and IST 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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Hamburg Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Hamburg Time and IST?

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 Hamburg Time in IST?

9:00 AM CET is 1:30 PM IST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Hamburg Time in IST?

12:00 PM CET is 4:30 PM IST.

Is IST ahead of or behind Hamburg Time?

IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of CET, so it is later in IST than in Hamburg Time.

Does Hamburg Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Hamburg Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CET to CEST.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between Hamburg Time and IST?

Hamburg Time and IST 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.