IST to UTC Converter
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. To convert IST to UTC, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to UTC time conversion table
IST to UTC on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 6:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 7:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 5:00 AM IST | 11:30 PM UTC | previous day |
| 6:00 AM IST | 12:30 AM UTC | night |
| 7:00 AM IST | 1:30 AM UTC | night |
| 8:00 AM IST | 2:30 AM UTC | night |
| 9:00 AM IST | 3:30 AM UTC | night |
| 10:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM UTC | night |
| 11:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM UTC | night |
| 12:00 PM IST | 6:30 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM UTC | work hours |
| 4:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM UTC | work hours |
| 5:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM UTC | — |
| 6:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM UTC | — |
| 10:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM UTC | — |
| 11:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM UTC | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to UTC
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM UTC (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and UTC
The time difference between IST and UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – UTC is behind IST.
IST and UTC during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between IST and UTC
IST and UTC 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 UTC, inside working hours for both.
IST to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM UTC.
What is 9 AM IST in UTC?
9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in UTC?
12:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind IST?
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in UTC 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 UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and UTC?
IST and UTC 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 UTC, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.