GMT to India Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. To convert GMT to India Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the GMT time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
GMT (GMT) is used in Same offset as UTC. The UK and Ireland use GMT in winter; Iceland, Ghana and Senegal all year. India Time (India time) is used in India.
The UK is on GMT only in winter; in summer it uses BST (UTC+1).
GMT to India Time time conversion table
GMT to India Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| GMT | India Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert GMT to India Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the GMT time to get India Time.
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 GMT and India Time
The time difference between GMT and India Time is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of GMT.
GMT and India Time during daylight saving time
- GMT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- India Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between GMT and India Time
GMT and India Time 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.
GMT to India Time FAQ
What is the time difference between GMT and India Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT all year. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
What is 9 AM GMT in India Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) GMT in India Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:30 PM IST.
Is India Time ahead of or behind GMT?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, so it is later in India Time than in GMT.
Does GMT change for daylight saving time?
No. GMT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does India Time change for daylight saving time?
No. India 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 GMT and India Time?
GMT and India Time 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.