IST to Canberra Time Converter
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST at the moment. To convert IST to Canberra Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Canberra Time (Canberra time) is used in Canberra, Australia.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Canberra Time time conversion table
IST to Canberra Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Canberra Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| IST | Canberra Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| IST | Canberra Time |
|---|---|
| 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 IST to Canberra Time 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 Canberra Time, −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 IST to Canberra Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get Canberra Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM AEDT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM IST = 3:30 AM AEDT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Canberra Time
The time difference between IST and Canberra 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 – 3 Apr 2026: Canberra Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 4 Apr 2026 – 2 Oct 2026: Canberra Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
- 3 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Canberra Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST.
IST and Canberra Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Canberra Time
IST and Canberra Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
IST to Canberra Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Canberra Time?
Right now AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of 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 Canberra Time?
9:00 AM IST is 2:30 PM AEDT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Canberra Time?
12:00 PM IST is 5:30 PM AEDT.
Is Canberra Time ahead of or behind IST?
AEDT is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST, so it is later in Canberra 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 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.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Canberra Time?
IST and Canberra Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.