US Time to IST Converter
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST at the moment. To convert US Time to IST, add 10 hours 30 minutes to the US Time time: 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
US Time (US time) is used in United States. 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.
US Time to IST time conversion table
US Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| US Time | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 1:00 AM EST | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM EST | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM EST | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM EST | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM EST | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM EST | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM EST | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 AM EST | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 12:00 PM EST | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 1:00 PM EST | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 2:00 PM EST | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 3:00 PM EST | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 4:00 PM EST | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 5:00 PM EST | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 6:00 PM EST | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
| 7:00 PM EST | 5:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM EST | 6:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM EST | 7:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM EST | 8:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM EST | 9:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert US Time to IST
Add 10 hours 30 minutes to the US Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 7:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EST = 8:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between US Time and IST
The time difference between US Time 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 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Time.
US Time and IST during daylight saving time
- US Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between US Time and IST
US Time and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:30 PM IST.
US Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between US Time and IST?
Right now IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM US Time in IST?
9:00 AM EST is 7:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) US Time in IST?
12:00 PM EST is 10:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind US Time?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, so it is later in IST than in US Time.
Does US Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. US Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 US Time and IST?
US Time and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM EST, which is 5:30 PM IST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.