IST to PST Converter
PST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM PST (previous day).
PST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to PST, subtract 13 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM PST (previous day).
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. The same conversion is also searched as “india time to pst” and “ist to pdt”.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time. PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time.
IST to PST time conversion table
IST to PST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | PST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 10:30 AM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 11:30 AM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 12:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 1:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 2:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM IST | 3:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM IST | 4:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM IST | 5:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM IST | 7:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM IST | 10:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM IST | 11:30 PM PST | previous day |
| 2:00 PM IST | 12:30 AM PST | night |
| 3:00 PM IST | 1:30 AM PST | night |
| 4:00 PM IST | 2:30 AM PST | night |
| 5:00 PM IST | 3:30 AM PST | night |
| 6:00 PM IST | 4:30 AM PST | night |
| 7:00 PM IST | 5:30 AM PST | night |
| 8:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM PST | — |
| 9:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM PST | — |
| 10:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM PST | — |
| 11:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM PST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to PST
Subtract 13 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get PST.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM PST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 11:30 AM PST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and PST
The time difference between IST and PST 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 – 7 Mar 2026: PST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: PST is 12 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: PST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and PST during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
Best time for a meeting between IST and PST
IST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 5:30 PM PST.
IST to PST FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and PST?
Right now PST is 13 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 PST?
9:00 AM IST is 7:30 PM PST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in PST?
12:00 PM IST is 10:30 PM PST (previous day).
Is PST ahead of or behind IST?
PST is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in PST 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 PST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and PST?
IST and PST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 5:30 PM PST.
Is PT the same as PST?
PST is the winter (standard) name of Pacific Time (PT). From March to November the same clocks are called PDT. 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.