Sydney to IST Time Converter
Convert Sydney to India Standard Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Sydney
AEST
6:27
India Standard Time
IST
1:57
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How the Sydney to IST time difference works
IST is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. Sydney (AEST) is a city in Australia. India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka. For example, 9:00 AM Sydney is 4:30 AM IST. 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
Sydney only
Sydney offset
UTC+10
IST offset
UTC+5:30
Sydney to IST conversion chart
| Sydney (AEST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 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 Sydney (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Sydney (AEST)
CanberraAustralian Eastern Time
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
Sydney to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind Sydney?
IST is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. So 9:00 AM Sydney is 4:30 AM IST, and 5:00 PM Sydney is 12:30 PM IST.
What time is it in IST when it is 12:00 PM Sydney?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Sydney in Sydney, it is 7:30 AM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between Sydney and IST?
There is a 4 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 4 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney (AEST).
Do Sydney and IST observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney and IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM Sydney (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Sydney and India Standard Time.
Which cities use Sydney and IST?
Sydney (AEST) covers cities such as Canberra, Australian Eastern Time. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.