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