IST to EET Converter
EET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM EET.
EET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to EET, subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM EET.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). EET (Eastern European Time) is used in Greece, Finland, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel (as IST), Baltic states.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to EET time conversion table
IST to EET on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | EET |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| IST | EET |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| IST | EET |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Conversion table from IST to EET 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 EET, −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 EET
Subtract 3 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get EET.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 5:30 AM EET.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 9:30 PM EET (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and EET
The time difference between IST and EET 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: EET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: EET is 2 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and EET during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- 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).
Best time for a meeting between IST and EET
IST and EET 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 EET, inside working hours for both.
IST to EET FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and EET?
Right now EET 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 EET?
9:00 AM IST is 5:30 AM EET.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in EET?
12:00 PM IST is 8:30 AM EET.
Is EET ahead of or behind IST?
EET is 3 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in EET 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 EET change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EET next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EET to EEST.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and EET?
IST and EET 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 EET, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.