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India Time to UK Time Converter

GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.

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GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert India Time to UK Time, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the India Time time: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.

India Time (India time) is used in India. UK Time (UK time) is used in United Kingdom.

India Time to UK Time time conversion table

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

India TimeUK TimeDay
12:00 AM IST6:30 PM GMTprevious day
1:00 AM IST7:30 PM GMTprevious day
2:00 AM IST8:30 PM GMTprevious day
3:00 AM IST9:30 PM GMTprevious day
4:00 AM IST10:30 PM GMTprevious day
5:00 AM IST11:30 PM GMTprevious day
6:00 AM IST12:30 AM GMTnight
7:00 AM IST1:30 AM GMTnight
8:00 AM IST2:30 AM GMTnight
9:00 AM IST3:30 AM GMTnight
10:00 AM IST4:30 AM GMTnight
11:00 AM IST5:30 AM GMTnight
12:00 PM IST6:30 AM GMT—
1:00 PM IST7:30 AM GMT—
2:00 PM IST8:30 AM GMT—
3:00 PM IST9:30 AM GMTwork hours
4:00 PM IST10:30 AM GMTwork hours
5:00 PM IST11:30 AM GMT—
6:00 PM IST12:30 PM GMT—
7:00 PM IST1:30 PM GMT—
8:00 PM IST2:30 PM GMT—
9:00 PM IST3:30 PM GMT—
10:00 PM IST4:30 PM GMT—
11:00 PM IST5:30 PM GMT—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert India Time to UK Time

Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the India Time time to get UK Time.

Example: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between India Time and UK Time

The time difference between India Time and UK 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:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: UK Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of India Time.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: UK Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of India Time.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: UK Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of India Time.

India Time and UK Time during daylight saving time

  • India Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • UK 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).

Best time for a meeting between India Time and UK Time

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

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India Time to UK Time FAQ

What is the time difference between India Time and UK Time?

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

What is 9 AM India Time in UK Time?

9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM GMT.

What is 12 PM (noon) India Time in UK Time?

12:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM GMT.

Is UK Time ahead of or behind India Time?

GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in UK Time than in India 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.

Does UK Time change for daylight saving time?

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

What is the best time for a meeting between India Time and UK Time?

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

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