EST to IST Converter
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST at the moment. To convert EST to IST, add 10 hours 30 minutes to the EST time: 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). The same conversion is also searched as “est to india time” and “et to ist”.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
EST to IST time conversion table
EST to IST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM EST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 AM EST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 1:00 PM EST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 2:00 PM EST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 5:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 6:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 7:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 8:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 9:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to IST
Add 10 hours 30 minutes to the EST time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 8:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EST and IST
The time difference between EST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
EST and IST during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and IST
EST and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:30 PM IST.
EST to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and IST?
Right now IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in IST?
9:00 AM EST is 7:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in IST?
12:00 PM EST is 10:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind EST?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, so it is later in IST than in EST.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 EST and IST?
EST and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:30 PM IST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.