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IST to Edinburgh 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 IST to Edinburgh Time, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.

IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Edinburgh Time (Edinburgh time) is used in Edinburgh, UK.

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

IST to Edinburgh Time time conversion table

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

ISTEdinburgh 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 IST to Edinburgh Time

Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Edinburgh 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 IST and Edinburgh Time

The time difference between IST and Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Edinburgh Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Edinburgh Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.

IST and Edinburgh Time during daylight saving time

  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • Edinburgh 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 IST and Edinburgh Time

IST and Edinburgh 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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IST to Edinburgh Time FAQ

What is the time difference between IST and Edinburgh 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 IST in Edinburgh Time?

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

What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Edinburgh Time?

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

Is Edinburgh Time ahead of or behind IST?

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

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does Edinburgh Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Edinburgh 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 IST and Edinburgh Time?

IST and Edinburgh 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.