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IST to CAT Conversion Table
The table below shows hourly time conversions from India Standard Time (IST) to Central Africa Time (CAT). CAT is -3.5 hours from IST. Business hours (9 AM - 5 PM) are highlighted in blue for easy scheduling across these time zones.
| IST | CAT | Note |
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About IST & CAT
India Standard Time (IST)
UTC Offset: UTC+5.5
Regions: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai
Central Africa Time (CAT)
UTC Offset: UTC+2
Regions: Harare, Maputo, Kigali
What time is it now in IST?
The current time in IST is
What time is it now in CAT?
The current time in CAT is
The India Standard Time (IST) is +3.5 hours behind Central Africa Time (CAT).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and CAT?
CAT is -3.5 hours from IST. India Standard Time is UTC+5.5 and Central Africa Time is UTC+2.
What regions use IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is used in: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai.
What regions use CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is used in: Harare, Maputo, Kigali.
Is this timezone converter free?
Yes, our timezone converter is completely free with no registration required. Convert unlimited times between any supported timezones.
Does it handle daylight saving time?
Our converter uses fixed UTC offsets. For daylight saving adjustments, select the appropriate DST variant (e.g., EDT instead of EST during summer months in the US).