IST to Alexandria Time Converter
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Alexandria Time, subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Alexandria Time (Alexandria time) is used in Alexandria, Egypt.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Alexandria Time time conversion table
IST to Alexandria Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Alexandria Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 8:30 PM UTC+2 | previous day |
| 1:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM UTC+2 | previous day |
| 2:00 AM IST | 10:30 PM UTC+2 | previous day |
| 3:00 AM IST | 11:30 PM UTC+2 | previous day |
| 4:00 AM IST | 12:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 5:00 AM IST | 1:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 6:00 AM IST | 2:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 7:00 AM IST | 3:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 8:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 9:00 AM IST | 5:30 AM UTC+2 | night |
| 10:00 AM IST | 6:30 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 11:00 AM IST | 7:30 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 12:00 PM IST | 8:30 AM UTC+2 | — |
| 1:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM UTC+2 | work hours |
| 2:00 PM IST | 10:30 AM UTC+2 | work hours |
| 3:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM UTC+2 | work hours |
| 4:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM UTC+2 | work hours |
| 5:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 6:00 PM IST | 2:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 7:00 PM IST | 3:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 8:00 PM IST | 4:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 9:00 PM IST | 5:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 10:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
| 11:00 PM IST | 7:30 PM UTC+2 | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert IST to Alexandria Time
Subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Alexandria Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM UTC+2.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 9:30 PM UTC+2 (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Alexandria Time
The time difference between IST and Alexandria Time 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 – 23 Apr 2026: Alexandria Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 24 Apr 2026 – 29 Oct 2026: Alexandria Time is 2 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 30 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Alexandria Time is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and Alexandria Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Alexandria Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 23:59 local time, from UTC+2 (UTC+2) to UTC+3 (UTC+3).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Alexandria Time
IST and Alexandria Time share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
IST to Alexandria Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Alexandria Time?
Right now UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM IST in Alexandria Time?
9:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM UTC+2.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Alexandria Time?
12:00 PM IST is 8:30 AM UTC+2.
Is Alexandria Time ahead of or behind IST?
UTC+2 is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Alexandria 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 Alexandria Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Alexandria Time next changes on 29 Apr 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from UTC+2 to UTC+3.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Alexandria Time?
IST and Alexandria Time share 4 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM UTC+2, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.