China Time to IST Converter
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST. To convert China Time to IST, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the China Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
China Time (China Time) is used in Mainland China and Taiwan (Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei). IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
China Time to IST time conversion table
China Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| China Time | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 9:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM CST | 10:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM CST | 11:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM CST | 12:30 AM IST | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 6:00 AM CST | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 7:00 AM CST | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 8:00 AM CST | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM CST | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 11:00 AM CST | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 9:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 10:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 11:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 12:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 1:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM CST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 PM CST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 PM CST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert China Time to IST
Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the China Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 10:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between China Time and IST
The time difference between China Time and IST is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is behind CST.
China Time and IST during daylight saving time
- China Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between China Time and IST
China Time and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
China Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between China Time and IST?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM China Time in IST?
9:00 AM CST is 6:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) China Time in IST?
12:00 PM CST is 9:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind China Time?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST, so it is earlier in IST than in China Time.
Does China Time change for daylight saving time?
No. China Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between China Time and IST?
China Time and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.