Brighton Time to IST Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert Brighton Time to IST, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Brighton Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
Brighton Time (Brighton time) is used in Brighton, UK. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
Brighton Time to IST time conversion table
Brighton Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Brighton 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 |
| Brighton Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brighton Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from Brighton Time to IST for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in IST, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Brighton Time to IST
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the Brighton Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Brighton Time and IST
The time difference between Brighton Time and IST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Brighton Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Brighton Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Brighton Time.
Brighton Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Brighton Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Brighton Time and IST
Brighton Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Brighton Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Brighton Time and IST?
Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Brighton Time in IST?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Brighton Time in IST?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Brighton Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, so it is later in IST than in Brighton Time.
Does Brighton Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Brighton Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Brighton Time and IST?
Brighton Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.