Ireland Time to IST Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of WET. 9:00 AM WET = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of WET at the moment. To convert Ireland Time to IST, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Ireland Time time: 9:00 AM WET = 2:30 PM IST.
Ireland Time (Ireland time) is used in Ireland. 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.
Ireland Time to IST time conversion table
Ireland Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Ireland Time | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM WET | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM WET | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM WET | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM WET | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM WET | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM WET | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM WET | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM WET | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM WET | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM WET | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM WET | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM WET | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM WET | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM WET | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM WET | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM WET | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM WET | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM WET | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM WET | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM WET | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM WET | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM WET | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM WET | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM WET | 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 Ireland Time to IST
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Ireland Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM WET = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM WET = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Ireland Time and IST
The time difference between Ireland 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 – 28 Mar 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Ireland Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Ireland Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Ireland Time.
Ireland Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Ireland Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from WET (UTC+0) to WET (UTC+1).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Ireland Time and IST
Ireland Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM WET lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Ireland Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Ireland Time and IST?
Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of WET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Ireland Time in IST?
9:00 AM WET is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Ireland Time in IST?
12:00 PM WET is 5:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Ireland Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of WET, so it is later in IST than in Ireland Time.
Does Ireland Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Ireland Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from WET to WET.
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 Ireland Time and IST?
Ireland Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM WET 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.