EST to Patna Time 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 Patna Time, 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). Patna Time (Patna time) is used in Patna, India.
EST to Patna Time time conversion table
EST to Patna Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Patna Time | 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 Patna Time
Add 10 hours 30 minutes to the EST time to get Patna Time.
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 Patna Time
The time difference between EST and Patna Time 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: Patna Time is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Patna Time is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Patna Time is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST.
EST and Patna Time 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).
- Patna Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and Patna Time
EST and Patna Time 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 Patna Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Patna Time?
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 Patna Time?
9:00 AM EST is 7:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Patna Time?
12:00 PM EST is 10:30 PM IST.
Is Patna Time ahead of or behind EST?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, so it is later in Patna Time 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 Patna Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Patna Time 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 Patna Time?
EST and Patna Time 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 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.