PST 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 PST to IST, add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PST time: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
PST (Pacific Time) is used in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Portland, Vancouver. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). The same conversion is also searched as “pdt to ist” and “pt to ist”.
PST here means Pacific Standard Time, not Philippine Standard Time. IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
PST to IST time conversion table
PST to IST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| PST | 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 PST to IST
Add 13 hours 30 minutes to the PST 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 PST and IST
The time difference between PST 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 PST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
PST and IST during daylight saving time
- 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).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between PST and IST
PST 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.
PST to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between PST 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 PST in IST?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) PST in IST?
12:00 PM PST is 1:30 AM IST (next day).
Is IST ahead of or behind PST?
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST, so it is later in IST than in PST.
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.
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 PST and IST?
PST 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.
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 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.