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Edinburgh Time to IST Converter

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.

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IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert Edinburgh Time to IST, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Edinburgh Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.

Edinburgh Time (Edinburgh time) is used in Edinburgh, UK. 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.

Edinburgh Time to IST time conversion table

Edinburgh Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Edinburgh TimeISTDay
12:00 AM GMT5:30 AM ISTnight
1:00 AM GMT6:30 AM IST—
2:00 AM GMT7:30 AM IST—
3:00 AM GMT8:30 AM IST—
4:00 AM GMT9:30 AM IST—
5:00 AM GMT10:30 AM IST—
6:00 AM GMT11:30 AM IST—
7:00 AM GMT12:30 PM IST—
8:00 AM GMT1:30 PM IST—
9:00 AM GMT2:30 PM ISTwork hours
10:00 AM GMT3:30 PM ISTwork hours
11:00 AM GMT4:30 PM ISTwork hours
12:00 PM GMT5:30 PM IST—
1:00 PM GMT6:30 PM IST—
2:00 PM GMT7:30 PM IST—
3:00 PM GMT8:30 PM IST—
4:00 PM GMT9:30 PM IST—
5:00 PM GMT10:30 PM ISTnight
6:00 PM GMT11:30 PM ISTnight
7:00 PM GMT12:30 AM ISTnext day
8:00 PM GMT1:30 AM ISTnext day
9:00 PM GMT2:30 AM ISTnext day
10:00 PM GMT3:30 AM ISTnext day
11:00 PM GMT4:30 AM ISTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Edinburgh Time to IST

Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Edinburgh Time time to get IST.

Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Edinburgh Time and IST

The time difference between Edinburgh Time and IST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh Time.

Edinburgh Time and IST during daylight saving time

  • Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Edinburgh Time and IST

Edinburgh Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Edinburgh Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Time and IST?

Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM Edinburgh Time in IST?

9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Edinburgh Time in IST?

12:00 PM GMT is 5:30 PM IST.

Is IST ahead of or behind Edinburgh Time?

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, so it is later in IST than in Edinburgh Time.

Does Edinburgh Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Edinburgh Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

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 Edinburgh Time and IST?

Edinburgh Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.