Offset
The time difference between India Standard Time and Central Africa Time is 3.5 hours.
India Standard Time (IST) is ahead of Central Africa Time (CAT).
IST: UTC+5:30
CAT: UTC+2
Neither India Standard Time nor Central Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in India Standard Time (9 AM–1 PM in Central Africa Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM India Standard Time (11:30 AM Central Africa Time).
About these zones
India Standard Time is also known as IST. To call India, dial +91.
Central Africa Time is also known as CAT. To call Zambia, dial +260.
Central Africa Time is approximately 3,800 miles southwest of India Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IST | CAT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither India Standard Time nor Central Africa Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:01 AM
- Sunset
- 7:15 PM
- Day length
- 13h 14m
- Sunrise
- 6:22 AM
- Sunset
- 5:28 PM
- Day length
- 11h 6m
Daylight overlap: 9h 23m — 9:52 AM–7:15 PM in India Standard Time (6:22 AM–3:45 PM in Central Africa Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in India Standard Time
Cities in Central Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in India Standard Time
- BOM
- NMI
- DEL
- BLR
- HYD
- AMD
- MAA
- CCU
- STV
- PNQ
Airports in Central Africa Time
- HRE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IST in CAT?
- 9:00 am IST is 5:30 am CAT.
- What is 12:00 pm IST in CAT?
- 12:00 pm IST is 8:30 am CAT.
- What is 12:30 pm IST in CAT?
- 12:30 pm IST is 9:00 am CAT.
- What is 2:00 pm IST in CAT?
- 2:00 pm IST is 10:30 am CAT.
- What is 5:00 pm IST in CAT?
- 5:00 pm IST is 1:30 pm CAT.
- What is 11:30 pm IST in CAT?
- 11:30 pm IST is 8:00 pm CAT.