EST to IST Converter
Convert Eastern Time (EST) to India Standard Time (IST).
Right now, India Standard Time (IST) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Time (EDT). (EDT is UTC-4, IST is UTC+5:30.)
Common EST → IST times
EST to IST conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
Times reflect the current date and update automatically for daylight saving time.
Converting Eastern Time to India Standard Time
Eastern Time (EST) covers New York, Miami, Toronto, while India Standard Time (IST) covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. The current offset between them is 9 hours 30 minutes, with IST ahead of EST. Because at least one of these zones observes daylight saving time, the exact difference can shift by an hour at certain times of year — this page recalculates automatically so it is always current.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and IST?
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST (Eastern Time).
Is IST ahead of or behind EST?
IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST as of the current date.
What is 9:00 AM EST in IST?
9:00 AM EST is 6:30 PM in IST.
Does Eastern Time (EST) observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Eastern Time switches to EDT during daylight saving time, and this converter adjusts the offset automatically. It is currently on EDT.