EST to IST Time Converter
Convert Eastern Time to India Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Eastern Time
EST
1:50
India Standard Time
IST
11:20
EST is on daylight savings (EDT), while IST is on standard time (IST) right now.
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How the EST to IST time difference works
IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. Eastern Time (EST) is the time zone of the US East Coast. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 6:30 PM IST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
9 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving
EST only
EST offset
UTC-5
IST offset
UTC+5:30
EST to IST conversion chart
| Eastern Time (EST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM +1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM +1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM +1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM +1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM +1 day |
Cities in each time zone
Eastern Time (EST)
New YorkWashington D.C.AtlantaMiamiBostonPhiladelphia
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
EST to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind EST?
IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. So 9:00 AM EST is 6:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM EST is 2:30 AM IST.
What time is IST when it is 12:00 PM EST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) EST in Eastern Time, it is 9:30 PM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between EST and IST?
There is a 9 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Time (EST).
Do EST and IST observe daylight saving time?
Eastern Time observes daylight saving time but India Standard Time does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Eastern Time and India Standard Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use EST and IST?
Eastern Time (EST) covers cities such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Boston, Philadelphia. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.