IST — India Standard Time
UTC+05:30 · 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | IST |
| Full name | India Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+05:30 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Kolkata |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using IST
Time Difference from IST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +9h 30m |
| Chicago | +10h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +12h 30m |
| London | +4h 30m |
| Paris | +3h 30m |
| Moscow | +2h 30m |
| Dubai | +1h 30m |
| Bangkok | -1h 30m |
| Shanghai | -2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -3h 30m |
| Sydney | -4h 30m |
| Auckland | -6h 30m |
Using IST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in IST, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Dubai: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM IST equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | IST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Paris | 12:30 PM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| London | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
Cities in IST
About IST (India Standard Time)
IST (India Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +05:30, meaning it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Kolkata. It is used in 1 country, including India.
IST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +05:30 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in IST include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, and 528 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IST?
IST stands for India Standard Time. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC (UTC+05:30). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata.
What is the current time in IST?
The current IST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. IST is UTC+05:30, which is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +05:30 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use IST?
Countries and regions using IST include India.
How do I convert IST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert IST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between IST and 13 major world cities.