IST to UTC Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC right now.
IST UTC+5:30 · UTC UTC+0
IST → UTC at a glance
| IST | UTC |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 03:30 |
| 12:00 | 06:30 |
| 15:00 | 09:30 |
| 18:00 | 12:30 |
| 21:00 | 15:30 |
IST currently runs on UTC+5:30 and UTC on UTC+0, so IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. IST does not observe daylight saving time, and UTC does not observe daylight saving time. Because both cities follow their own clock rules, the 5 hours 30 minutes gap you see today can shift by an hour around the spring and autumn changeovers, which is why this page calculates every value live from the official time zone database instead of a fixed offset. For meetings, the best shared working window today is 15:00–18:00 IST time, when both offices are inside normal 09:00–18:00 hours. Use the planner above to drag across a range, compare more cities, then copy a summary or add the slot straight to Google Calendar.
Daylight saving in IST and UTC
IST keeps the same offset all year, so any change in the gap comes from the other location. UTC keeps the same offset all year, so any change in the gap comes from the other location.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and UTC?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC right now (IST UTC+5:30, UTC UTC+0).
Does IST or UTC use daylight saving time?
IST does not observe daylight saving time. UTC does not observe daylight saving time. The gap between them can change when either switches clocks.
What is 9 AM in IST in UTC?
9:00 AM in IST is 03:30 in UTC today.