Canberra Time to IST Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Canberra Time to IST, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Canberra Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.
Canberra Time (Canberra time) is used in Canberra, Australia. 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.
Canberra Time to IST time conversion table
Canberra Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Canberra Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| Canberra Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| Canberra Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Conversion table from Canberra 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 Canberra Time to IST
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Canberra Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 7:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Canberra Time and IST
The time difference between Canberra 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 – 4 Apr 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of Canberra Time.
- 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of Canberra Time.
- 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of Canberra Time.
Canberra Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Canberra Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Canberra Time and IST
Canberra Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.
Canberra Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Canberra Time and IST?
Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Canberra Time in IST?
9:00 AM AEDT is 3:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Canberra Time in IST?
12:00 PM AEDT is 6:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Canberra Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT, so it is earlier in IST than in Canberra Time.
Does Canberra Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Canberra Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.
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 Canberra Time and IST?
Canberra Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.