IST to Townsville Time Converter
AEST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. 9:00 AM IST = 1:30 PM AEST.
AEST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. To convert IST to Townsville Time, add 4 hours 30 minutes to the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 1:30 PM AEST.
IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Townsville Time (Townsville time) is used in Townsville, Australia.
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
IST to Townsville Time time conversion table
IST to Townsville Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| IST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| IST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| IST | Townsville Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 |
Conversion table from IST to Townsville 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 Townsville 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 Townsville Time
Add 4 hours 30 minutes to the IST time to get Townsville Time.
Example: 9:00 AM IST = 1:30 PM AEST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM IST = 2:30 AM AEST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between IST and Townsville Time
The time difference between IST and Townsville Time is 4 hours 30 minutes all year – AEST is ahead of IST.
IST and Townsville Time during daylight saving time
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
- Townsville Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+10 all year.
Best time for a meeting between IST and Townsville Time
IST and Townsville Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM IST lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEST, inside working hours for both.
IST to Townsville Time FAQ
What is the time difference between IST and Townsville Time?
AEST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST all year. 9:00 AM IST = 1:30 PM AEST.
What is 9 AM IST in Townsville Time?
9:00 AM IST is 1:30 PM AEST.
What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Townsville Time?
12:00 PM IST is 4:30 PM AEST.
Is Townsville Time ahead of or behind IST?
AEST is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST, so it is later in Townsville 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 Townsville Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Townsville 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 Townsville Time?
IST and Townsville Time share 3 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM IST lands between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.