IST to Sheffield Time Converter
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Sheffield Time, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Sheffield Time (Sheffield time) is used in Sheffield, UK.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Sheffield Time time conversion table
IST to Sheffield Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Sheffield Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| IST | Sheffield Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| IST | Sheffield Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Conversion table from IST to Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield Time
Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Sheffield Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 3:30 AM GMT.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 7:30 PM GMT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Sheffield Time
The time difference between IST and Sheffield 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 – 28 Mar 2026: Sheffield Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Sheffield Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Sheffield Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
IST and Sheffield Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Sheffield Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
Best time for a meeting between IST and Sheffield Time
IST and Sheffield Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT, inside working hours for both.
IST to Sheffield Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Sheffield Time?
Right now GMT is 5 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 Sheffield Time?
9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM GMT.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Sheffield Time?
12:00 PM IST is 6:30 AM GMT.
Is Sheffield Time ahead of or behind IST?
GMT is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Sheffield 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 Sheffield Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Sheffield Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Sheffield Time?
IST and Sheffield Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.