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EET to IST Converter

IST is 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EET

Current EET Time
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Europe/Bucharest
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
3h 30m ahead
EET
UTC+2
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 1.5:00 PM EET (4.5h)

EET to IST Conversion Table

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

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

Converting Eastern European Time to India Standard Time

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

When converting from EET to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM EET equals 12:30 PM IST, 12:00 PM noon EET equals 3:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM EET equals 8:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across EET and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between EET and IST, 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

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

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