Time zone converter/IST to EST
IST to EST Converter
India Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). To convert IST to EST, subtract 10 hours 30 minutes.
7 PM IST = 8:30 AM EST
- 5:00 PM IST→6:30 AM EST
- 6:00 PM IST→7:30 AM EST
- 7:00 PM IST→8:30 AM EST
- 8:00 PM IST→9:30 AM EST
- 9:00 PM IST→10:30 AM EST
- 10:00 PM IST→11:30 AM EST
EST = IST − 10 hours 30 minutes · IST = EST + 10 hours 30 minutes
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India Standard Time (IST)
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Eastern Standard Time (EST)
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The converted time appears in the result below.
Calculating time difference
Pick a date and time above.
EST = IST − 10 hours 30 minutes · IST = EST + 10 hours 30 minutes
IST and EST never change — India stays UTC+5:30 and EST stays UTC−5 all year, so this pair always converts with the same −10 hours 30 minutes. Use IST to ET when you want current Eastern Time for a specific date, including EDT during daylight saving.
IST to EST Conversion Table
Every hour of the day, on standard time rather than current Eastern Time. Highlighted rows are common conversions. If you see −1 next to EST, that Eastern time falls on the previous calendar day.
| IST | EST | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 1:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 2:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 3:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 4:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 5:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 6:00 AM IST | 7:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 7:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 8:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 9:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 10:00 AM IST | 11:30 PM EST −1 | Previous day |
| 11:00 AM IST | 12:30 AM EST | — |
| 12:00 PM IST | 1:30 AM EST | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 2:30 AM EST | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 3:30 AM EST | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 4:30 AM EST | — |
| 4:00 PM IST | 5:30 AM EST | — |
| 5:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 6:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 7:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 8:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 9:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 10:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM EST | Popular |
| 11:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM EST | — |
Popular IST to EST Conversions
Quick answers for the hours people look up most between India's evening and the Eastern workday morning — all on standard time.
6 PM IST to EST
6:00 PM IST is 7:30 AM EST. Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes — the start of India's evening is the start of the Eastern workday, the classic U.S.–India handoff hour.
7 PM IST to EST
7:00 PM IST is 8:30 AM EST. India's early evening maps to mid-morning in the East — ideal for a live handoff between teams.
10 PM IST to EST
10:00 PM IST is 11:30 AM EST. India's late evening is late morning in the East — the last comfortable same-day window in both directions.
8 PM IST to EST
8:00 PM IST is 9:30 AM EST. Mid-evening in India is mid-morning on the East Coast — still just subtract 10 hours 30 minutes.
5 PM IST to EST
5:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM EST. The end of the Indian workday is early morning in the East — the earliest overlap with normal Eastern hours.
9 PM IST to EST
9:00 PM IST is 10:30 AM EST. Late evening in India is mid-morning in the East — a common slot for cross-region standups.
IST to ET: India Time to Eastern Time
IST to ET depends on the date, because India uses IST year-round while U.S. Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT. That makes the gap −10 hours 30 minutes during Eastern standard time and −9 hours 30 minutes during daylight saving.
| India | Eastern | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| IST · UTC+5:30 | EST · UTC−5 | −10:30 |
| IST · UTC+5:30 | EDT · UTC−4 | −9:30 |
IST to Eastern Time
IST to Eastern Time means converting to whatever New York is on for the date you pick. In winter that is EST, and IST to EST is −10 hours 30 minutes. From mid-March to early November, New York runs on EDT, and IST to EDT is −9 hours 30 minutes.
Switch to IST → ET at the top of this page and pick the date — the converter shows India's clock next to New York's clock for that day.
What Is the Time Difference Between IST and EST?
EST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST, and IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. India Standard Time is UTC+5:30 and Eastern Standard Time is UTC−5, so subtract 10 hours 30 minutes when converting IST to EST. That gap never changes, because neither zone moves its clocks.
- IST = UTC+5:30
- EST = UTC−5
- EST = IST − 10 hours 30 minutes
- IST = EST + 10 hours 30 minutes
Example: 6 PM IST is 7:30 AM EST the same day. Midnight IST is 1:30 PM EST the previous day.
IST to EST vs IST to Eastern Time
EST and EDT are two different Eastern clocks — winter and summer. IST never changes. So the exact wording of a conversion matters: IST to EST is always the same subtraction, while IST to Eastern Time needs the date.
| Query | Meaning |
|---|---|
| IST → EST | Always −10 hours 30 minutes |
| IST → EDT | Always −9 hours 30 minutes |
| IST → ET | Depends on the date — EST in winter, EDT in summer |
If you are converting an actual meeting date in New York or another U.S. Eastern location, use IST → ET at the top of this page — New York is not on EST all year.
Which IST Does This Converter Use?
IST means India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) on this page — the time across India, including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
IST can also mean Irish Standard Time or Israel Standard Time. Those are different zones; this page only covers India Standard Time.
Current India and Eastern Time
India Standard Time and Eastern Time right now. The Eastern clock shows EST or EDT for this season; India stays on IST all year. The IST and EST cards below stay on standard time all year, matching the table above.
India Standard Time
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IST
Eastern Time
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ET
IST
UTC+5:30
Standard time all year
EST
UTC−5
Standard time all year
India to Eastern Time Meeting Planner
India's evening is America's morning. Times below are on standard time; while the U.S. is on daylight saving, the Eastern column moves an hour earlier — switch to IST → ET and pick the date for exact times. Highlighted rows are the easiest on both sides.
| India | EST | For calls |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM | Early for Eastern (6:30 AM EST / 5 PM IST) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Works well for both (7:30 AM EST / 6 PM IST) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM | Works well for both (8:30 AM EST / 7 PM IST) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM | Works well for both (9:30 AM EST / 8 PM IST) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM | Works well for both (10:30 AM EST / 9 PM IST) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Works well for both (11:30 AM EST / 10 PM IST) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Late for India (11 PM IST / 12:30 PM EST) |
EST to IST Converter
Going the other way? Add 10 hours 30 minutes to an EST time to get IST.
About These Time Zones
Open a zone page for the fixed abbreviation, or the regional clock that follows daylight saving for the date you pick.
IST to EST FAQ
- What is 6 PM IST in EST?
- 6 PM IST is 7:30 AM EST the same day. Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes — India's early evening is the start of the Eastern workday.
- What is 7 PM IST in EST?
- 7 PM IST is 8:30 AM EST. Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes, so India's early evening lands in the Eastern mid-morning.
- What is 10 PM IST in EST?
- 10 PM IST is 11:30 AM EST the same day. Late evening in India is late morning in the East — add half a day and subtract 10 hours 30 minutes.
- What is 8 PM IST in EST?
- 8 PM IST is 9:30 AM EST. Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes to move from an Indian evening to an Eastern morning.
- What is 11 PM IST in EST?
- 11 PM IST is 12:30 PM EST the same day. Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes — India's last evening hour lands just after noon in the East.
- How many hours is EST behind IST?
- 10 hours 30 minutes. IST is UTC+5:30 and EST is UTC−5, so EST = IST − 10 hours 30 minutes and IST = EST + 10 hours 30 minutes.
- What is IST to ET?
- IST to ET converts India Standard Time to current Eastern Time. India stays on IST all year, while Eastern Time switches between EST and EDT — so the gap is −10 hours 30 minutes in winter and −9 hours 30 minutes during daylight saving. Switch to IST → ET at the top of this page and pick a date to see it.
- Is IST 9.5 or 10.5 hours ahead of Eastern Time?
- Both, depending on the season. IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, the Eastern winter clock, and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT, the summer clock. India never changes its clocks — only the Eastern side moves.
- Does IST to Eastern Time change with daylight saving time?
- Yes. IST to EST never changes — it is always −10 hours 30 minutes. But from mid-March to early November, New York runs on EDT, and IST to EDT is −9 hours 30 minutes. Use IST → ET with a date when the season matters.
- Which IST does this page use?
- On this page, IST means India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) — the time across India. IST can also mean Irish Standard Time or Israel Standard Time, but this converter only covers India.