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Egypt Time to IST Converter

IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC+2. 9:00 AM UTC+2 = 12:30 PM IST.

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IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC+2 at the moment. To convert Egypt Time to IST, add 3 hours 30 minutes to the Egypt Time time: 9:00 AM UTC+2 = 12:30 PM IST.

Egypt Time (Egypt time) is used in Egypt. 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.

Egypt Time to IST time conversion table

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

Egypt TimeISTDay
12:00 AM UTC+23:30 AM ISTnight
1:00 AM UTC+24:30 AM ISTnight
2:00 AM UTC+25:30 AM ISTnight
3:00 AM UTC+26:30 AM IST—
4:00 AM UTC+27:30 AM IST—
5:00 AM UTC+28:30 AM IST—
6:00 AM UTC+29:30 AM IST—
7:00 AM UTC+210:30 AM IST—
8:00 AM UTC+211:30 AM IST—
9:00 AM UTC+212:30 PM ISTwork hours
10:00 AM UTC+21:30 PM ISTwork hours
11:00 AM UTC+22:30 PM ISTwork hours
12:00 PM UTC+23:30 PM ISTwork hours
1:00 PM UTC+24:30 PM ISTwork hours
2:00 PM UTC+25:30 PM IST—
3:00 PM UTC+26:30 PM IST—
4:00 PM UTC+27:30 PM IST—
5:00 PM UTC+28:30 PM IST—
6:00 PM UTC+29:30 PM IST—
7:00 PM UTC+210:30 PM ISTnight
8:00 PM UTC+211:30 PM ISTnight
9:00 PM UTC+212:30 AM ISTnext day
10:00 PM UTC+21:30 AM ISTnext day
11:00 PM UTC+22:30 AM ISTnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Egypt Time to IST

Add 3 hours 30 minutes to the Egypt Time time to get IST.

Example: 9:00 AM UTC+2 = 12:30 PM IST.

Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC+2 = 1:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Egypt Time and IST

The time difference between Egypt 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 – 23 Apr 2026: IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Egypt Time.
  • 24 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026: IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Egypt Time.
  • 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Egypt Time.

Egypt Time and IST during daylight saving time

  • Egypt Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Egypt Time and IST

Egypt Time and IST share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2 lands between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Egypt Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Egypt Time and IST?

Right now IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC+2. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM Egypt Time in IST?

9:00 AM UTC+2 is 12:30 PM IST.

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

12:00 PM UTC+2 is 3:30 PM IST.

Is IST ahead of or behind Egypt Time?

IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC+2, so it is later in IST than in Egypt Time.

Does Egypt Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Egypt Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.

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 Egypt Time and IST?

Egypt Time and IST share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2 lands between 12:30 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.