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