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Varanasi Time to CET Converter

CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.

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Varanasifrom
Varanasi, India
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CET
Central European Time
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CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert Varanasi Time to CET, subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the Varanasi Time time: 9:00 AM IST = 4:30 AM CET.

Varanasi Time (Varanasi time) is used in Varanasi, India. CET (Central European Time) is used in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Switzerland and more.

Varanasi Time to CET time conversion table

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

Varanasi TimeCETDay
12:00 AM IST7:30 PM CETprevious day
1:00 AM IST8:30 PM CETprevious day
2:00 AM IST9:30 PM CETprevious day
3:00 AM IST10:30 PM CETprevious day
4:00 AM IST11:30 PM CETprevious day
5:00 AM IST12:30 AM CETnight
6:00 AM IST1:30 AM CETnight
7:00 AM IST2:30 AM CETnight
8:00 AM IST3:30 AM CETnight
9:00 AM IST4:30 AM CETnight
10:00 AM IST5:30 AM CETnight
11:00 AM IST6:30 AM CET—
12:00 PM IST7:30 AM CET—
1:00 PM IST8:30 AM CET—
2:00 PM IST9:30 AM CETwork hours
3:00 PM IST10:30 AM CETwork hours
4:00 PM IST11:30 AM CETwork hours
5:00 PM IST12:30 PM CET—
6:00 PM IST1:30 PM CET—
7:00 PM IST2:30 PM CET—
8:00 PM IST3:30 PM CET—
9:00 PM IST4:30 PM CET—
10:00 PM IST5:30 PM CET—
11:00 PM IST6:30 PM CET—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Varanasi Time to CET

Subtract 4 hours 30 minutes from the Varanasi 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 Varanasi Time and CET

The time difference between Varanasi 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 Varanasi Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: CET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of Varanasi Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of Varanasi Time.

Varanasi Time and CET during daylight saving time

  • Varanasi 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 Varanasi Time and CET

Varanasi 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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Varanasi Time to CET FAQ

What is the time difference between Varanasi 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 Varanasi Time in CET?

9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM CET.

What is 12 PM (noon) Varanasi Time in CET?

12:00 PM IST is 7:30 AM CET.

Is CET ahead of or behind Varanasi Time?

CET is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in CET than in Varanasi Time.

Does Varanasi Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Varanasi 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 Varanasi Time and CET?

Varanasi 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.