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IST to Abu Dhabi Time Converter

GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 AM GST.

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GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST. To convert IST to Abu Dhabi Time, subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 AM GST.

IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Abu Dhabi Time (Abu Dhabi time) is used in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

IST to Abu Dhabi Time time conversion table

IST to Abu Dhabi Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

ISTAbu Dhabi TimeDay
12:00 AM IST10:30 PM GSTprevious day
1:00 AM IST11:30 PM GSTprevious day
2:00 AM IST12:30 AM GSTnight
3:00 AM IST1:30 AM GSTnight
4:00 AM IST2:30 AM GSTnight
5:00 AM IST3:30 AM GSTnight
6:00 AM IST4:30 AM GSTnight
7:00 AM IST5:30 AM GSTnight
8:00 AM IST6:30 AM GST—
9:00 AM IST7:30 AM GST—
10:00 AM IST8:30 AM GST—
11:00 AM IST9:30 AM GSTwork hours
12:00 PM IST10:30 AM GSTwork hours
1:00 PM IST11:30 AM GSTwork hours
2:00 PM IST12:30 PM GSTwork hours
3:00 PM IST1:30 PM GSTwork hours
4:00 PM IST2:30 PM GSTwork hours
5:00 PM IST3:30 PM GST—
6:00 PM IST4:30 PM GST—
7:00 PM IST5:30 PM GST—
8:00 PM IST6:30 PM GST—
9:00 PM IST7:30 PM GST—
10:00 PM IST8:30 PM GST—
11:00 PM IST9:30 PM GST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert IST to Abu Dhabi Time

Subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from the IST time to get Abu Dhabi Time.

Example: 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 AM GST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 11:30 PM GST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between IST and Abu Dhabi Time

The time difference between IST and Abu Dhabi Time is 1 hour 30 minutes all year – GST is behind IST.

IST and Abu Dhabi Time during daylight saving time

  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • Abu Dhabi Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+4 all year.

Best time for a meeting between IST and Abu Dhabi Time

IST and Abu Dhabi Time share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM GST, inside working hours for both.

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IST to Abu Dhabi Time FAQ

What is the time difference between IST and Abu Dhabi Time?

GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 7:30 AM GST.

What is 9 AM IST in Abu Dhabi Time?

9:00 AM IST is 7:30 AM GST.

What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Abu Dhabi Time?

12:00 PM IST is 10:30 AM GST.

Is Abu Dhabi Time ahead of or behind IST?

GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Abu Dhabi Time than in IST.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

Does Abu Dhabi Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Abu Dhabi Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Abu Dhabi Time?

IST and Abu Dhabi Time share 6 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 10:30 AM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM GST, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.