PDT to IST Converter
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST at the moment. To convert PDT to IST, add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PDT time: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
PDT (Pacific Time) is used in US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is not in force right now: US and Canadian Pacific zone during daylight saving time is currently on PST. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say PST.
PDT to IST time conversion table
PDT to IST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PDT | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PST | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 AM PST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM PST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM PST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM PST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM PST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM PST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM PST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM PST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM PST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 10:00 AM PST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 11:00 AM PST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 12:00 PM PST | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 1:00 PM PST | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 2:00 PM PST | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 3:00 PM PST | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
| 4:00 PM PST | 5:30 AM IST | next day |
| 5:00 PM PST | 6:30 AM IST | next day |
| 6:00 PM PST | 7:30 AM IST | next day |
| 7:00 PM PST | 8:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM PST | 9:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM PST | 10:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM PST | 11:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM PST | 12:30 PM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert PDT to IST
Add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PDT time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 11:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between PDT and IST
The time difference between PDT and IST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PDT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of PDT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PDT.
PDT and IST during daylight saving time
- PDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PDT and IST
PDT and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
PDT to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between PDT and IST?
Right now IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM PDT in IST?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PDT in IST?
12:00 PM PST is 1:30 AM IST (next day).
Is IST ahead of or behind PDT?
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST, so it is later in IST than in PDT.
Does PDT change for daylight saving time?
Yes. PDT next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between PDT and IST?
PDT and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.