Offset
The time difference between India Standard Time and Coordinated Universal Time is 5.5 hours.
India Standard Time (IST) is ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
IST: UTC+5:30
UTC: UTC
Neither India Standard Time nor Coordinated Universal Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 3 PM–5 PM in India Standard Time (9 AM–11 AM in Coordinated Universal Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM India Standard Time (10:30 AM Coordinated Universal Time).
About these zones
India Standard Time is also known as IST. To call India, dial +91.
Coordinated Universal Time is also known as UTC.
Coordinated Universal Time is approximately 5,100 miles west of India Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| IST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 7:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 8:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither India Standard Time nor Coordinated Universal 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
- 5:56 AM
- Sunset
- 6:03 PM
- Day length
- 12h 7m
Daylight overlap: 7h 49m — 11:26 AM–7:15 PM in India Standard Time (5:56 AM–1:45 PM in Coordinated Universal Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in India Standard 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
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am IST in UTC?
- 9:00 am IST is 3:30 am UTC.
- What is 12:00 pm IST in UTC?
- 12:00 pm IST is 6:30 am UTC.
- What is 12:30 pm IST in UTC?
- 12:30 pm IST is 7:00 am UTC.
- What is 2:00 pm IST in UTC?
- 2:00 pm IST is 8:30 am UTC.
- What is 5:00 pm IST in UTC?
- 5:00 pm IST is 11:30 am UTC.
- What is 11:30 pm IST in UTC?
- 11:30 pm IST is 6:00 pm UTC.