IST to Sydney Time Converter
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST at the moment. To convert IST to Sydney Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Sydney Time time conversion table
IST to Sydney Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Sydney Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM AEDT | night |
| 1:00 AM IST | 6:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 AM IST | 7:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 AM IST | 8:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 AM IST | 9:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 AM IST | 10:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 6:00 AM IST | 11:30 AM AEDT | — |
| 7:00 AM IST | 12:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 8:00 AM IST | 1:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 9:00 AM IST | 2:30 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM IST | 3:30 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM IST | 4:30 PM AEDT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 7:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 8:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 4:00 PM IST | 9:30 PM AEDT | — |
| 5:00 PM IST | 10:30 PM AEDT | night |
| 6:00 PM IST | 11:30 PM AEDT | night |
| 7:00 PM IST | 12:30 AM AEDT | next day |
| 8:00 PM IST | 1:30 AM AEDT | next day |
| 9:00 PM IST | 2:30 AM AEDT | next day |
| 10:00 PM IST | 3:30 AM AEDT | next day |
| 11:00 PM IST | 4:30 AM AEDT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to Sydney Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get Sydney Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM IST = 3:30 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Sydney Time
The time difference between IST and Sydney 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 – 3 Apr 2026: Sydney Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: Sydney Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Sydney Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
IST and Sydney Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Sydney Time
IST and Sydney Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
IST to Sydney Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Sydney Time?
Right now AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of 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 Sydney Time?
9:00 AM IST is 2:30 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Sydney Time?
12:00 PM IST is 5:30 PM AEDT.
Is Sydney Time ahead of or behind IST?
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST, so it is later in Sydney 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 Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Sydney Time?
IST and Sydney Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.