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IST to EET Converter

EET is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Time Diff
3h 30m behind
IST
UTC+5:30
EET
UTC+2
Overlapping hours: 0.5:00 PM – 5:00 PM IST (4.5h)

IST to EET Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EET

IST to EET time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST EET
12:00 AM 8:30 PM -1d
1:00 AM 9:30 PM -1d
2:00 AM 10:30 PM -1d
3:00 AM 11:30 PM -1d
4:00 AM 12:30 AM
5:00 AM 1:30 AM
6:00 AM 2:30 AM
7:00 AM 3:30 AM
8:00 AM 4:30 AM
9:00 AM 5:30 AM
10:00 AM 6:30 AM
11:00 AM 7:30 AM
12:00 PM 8:30 AM
1:00 PM 9:30 AM
2:00 PM 10:30 AM
3:00 PM 11:30 AM
4:00 PM 12:30 PM
5:00 PM 1:30 PM
6:00 PM 2:30 PM
7:00 PM 3:30 PM
8:00 PM 4:30 PM
9:00 PM 5:30 PM
10:00 PM 6:30 PM
11:00 PM 7:30 PM

Converting India Standard Time to Eastern European Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Eastern European Time (EET) are separated by a 3 hours and 30 minutes time difference. EET is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while EET is UTC+2, used in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece.

When converting from IST to EET, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 5:30 AM EET, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 8:30 AM EET, and 5:00 PM IST equals 1:30 PM EET. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and EET

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST and EET, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 3 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.

Daylight Saving Time Considerations

IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. EET observes DST, switching to EEST (UTC+3). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and EET?
Eastern European Time (EET) is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 8:30 AM in EET.
How do I convert IST to EET?
To convert IST to EET, subtract 3 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM EET. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or EET observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. EET observes DST, switching to EEST (UTC+3). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between IST and EET?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and EET is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in EET.
Is IST ahead or behind EET?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EET (UTC+2). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while EET corresponds to Europe/Bucharest.

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