IST to GMT Time Converter
Convert India Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time instantly.
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India Standard Time
IST
1:53
Greenwich Mean Time
GMT
9:23
IST is on standard time (IST), while GMT is on daylight savings (BST) right now.
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How the IST to GMT time difference works
GMT is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the time zone of the United Kingdom and Ireland. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM GMT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
4 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving
GMT only
IST offset
UTC+5:30
GMT offset
UTC+0
IST to GMT conversion chart
| India Standard Time (IST) | Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:30 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM GMT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
LondonDublinLisbonEdinburghManchester
IST to GMT questions
Is GMT ahead of or behind IST?
GMT is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. So 9:00 AM IST is 4:30 AM GMT, and 5:00 PM IST is 12:30 PM GMT.
What time is it in GMT when it is 12:00 PM IST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) IST in India Standard Time, it is 7:30 AM GMT in Greenwich Mean Time.
How many hours difference is there between IST and GMT?
There is a 4 hours 30 minutes difference. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) runs 4 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST).
Do IST and GMT observe daylight saving time?
Greenwich Mean 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 GMT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM GMT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both India Standard Time and Greenwich Mean Time.
Which cities use IST and GMT?
India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) covers cities such as London, Dublin, Lisbon, Edinburgh, Manchester.