IST to Stoke Time Converter
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Stoke 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). Stoke Time (Stoke time) is used in Stoke, UK.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Stoke Time time conversion table
IST to Stoke Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Stoke Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 7:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 5:00 AM IST | 11:30 PM GMT | previous day |
| 6:00 AM IST | 12:30 AM GMT | night |
| 7:00 AM IST | 1:30 AM GMT | night |
| 8:00 AM IST | 2:30 AM GMT | night |
| 9:00 AM IST | 3:30 AM GMT | night |
| 10:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM GMT | night |
| 11:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM GMT | night |
| 12:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM GMT | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM GMT | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM GMT | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM GMT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM GMT | work hours |
| 5:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM GMT | — |
| 6:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM GMT | — |
| 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT | — |
| 8:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM GMT | — |
| 9:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM GMT | — |
| 10:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM GMT | — |
| 11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM GMT | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to Stoke Time
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Stoke 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 Stoke Time
The time difference between IST and Stoke 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: Stoke Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Stoke Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Stoke Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and Stoke Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Stoke 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 Stoke Time
IST and Stoke 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.
IST to Stoke Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Stoke 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 Stoke Time?
9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Stoke Time?
12:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM GMT.
Is Stoke Time ahead of or behind IST?
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Stoke 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 Stoke Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Stoke 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 Stoke Time?
IST and Stoke 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.