EET to IST Converter
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET. 9:00 AM EET = 12:30 PM IST.
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET at the moment. To convert EET to IST, add 3 hours 30 minutes to the EET time: 9:00 AM EET = 12:30 PM IST.
EET (Eastern European Time) is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel (as IST), Baltic states. 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.
EET to IST time conversion table
EET to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EET | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| EET | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| EET | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from EET 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 EET to IST
Add 3 hours 30 minutes to the EET time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM EET = 12:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM EET = 1:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between EET and IST
The time difference between EET 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 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET.
EET and IST during daylight saving time
- EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 02:59 local time, from EET (UTC+2) to EEST (UTC+3).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EET and IST
EET and IST share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM EET lands between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
EET to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between EET and IST?
Right now IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EET in IST?
9:00 AM EET is 12:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) EET in IST?
12:00 PM EET is 3:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind EET?
IST is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of EET, so it is later in IST than in EET.
Does EET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
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 EET and IST?
EET and IST share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM EET lands between 12:30 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.