UTC to IST Time Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to India Standard Time instantly.
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How the UTC to IST time difference works
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the global time standard the world sets its clocks by.
India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone of India and Sri Lanka.
For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST.
Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
5 hours 30 minutes
UTC to IST conversion chart
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) |
India Standard Time (IST) |
| 12:00 AM |
5:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM |
6:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM |
7:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM |
8:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM |
9:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM |
11:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM |
1:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM |
2:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM |
5:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM |
9:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM |
10:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM |
11:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM |
12:30 AM +1 day |
| 8:00 PM |
1:30 AM +1 day |
| 9:00 PM |
2:30 AM +1 day |
| 10:00 PM |
3:30 AM +1 day |
| 11:00 PM |
4:30 AM +1 day |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM UTC (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
ReykjavikAccraDakarAbidjanBamako
India Standard Time (IST)
MumbaiDelhiBengaluruKolkataChennaiHyderabad
UTC to IST questions
Is IST ahead of or behind UTC?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. So 9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM UTC is 10:30 PM IST.
What time is IST when it is 12:00 PM UTC?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) UTC in Coordinated Universal Time, it is 5:30 PM IST in India Standard Time.
How many hours difference is there between UTC and IST?
There is a 5 hours 30 minutes difference. India Standard Time (IST) runs 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Do UTC and IST observe daylight saving time?
Neither Coordinated Universal Time nor India Standard Time observes daylight saving time, so the 5 hours 30 minutes difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and IST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM UTC (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Coordinated Universal Time and India Standard Time.
Which cities use UTC and IST?
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) covers cities such as Reykjavik, Accra, Dakar, Abidjan, Bamako. India Standard Time (IST) covers cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad.
