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IST to Washington, D.C. Time Converter

EST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. 9:00 AM IST = 10:30 PM EST (previous day).

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EST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST at the moment. To convert IST to Washington, D.C. Time, subtract 10 hours 30 minutes from the IST time: 9:00 AM IST = 10:30 PM EST (previous day).

IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time). Washington, D.C. Time (Washington, D.C. time) is used in Washington, D.C., USA.

IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.

IST to Washington, D.C. Time time conversion table

IST to Washington, D.C. Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

12 AM – 7 AM IST
ISTWashington, D.C. Time
12:00 AM1:30 PM−1
1:00 AM2:30 PM−1
2:00 AM3:30 PM−1
3:00 AM4:30 PM−1
4:00 AM5:30 PM−1
5:00 AM6:30 PM−1
6:00 AM7:30 PM−1
7:00 AM8:30 PM−1
8 AM – 3 PM IST
ISTWashington, D.C. Time
8:00 AM9:30 PM−1
9:00 AM10:30 PM−1
10:00 AM11:30 PM−1
11:00 AM12:30 AM
12:00 PM1:30 AM
1:00 PM2:30 AM
2:00 PM3:30 AM
3:00 PM4:30 AM
4 PM – 11 PM IST
ISTWashington, D.C. Time
4:00 PM5:30 AM
5:00 PM6:30 AM
6:00 PM7:30 AM
7:00 PM8:30 AM
8:00 PM9:30 AM
9:00 PM10:30 AM
10:00 PM11:30 AM
11:00 PM12:30 PM

Conversion table from IST to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time

Subtract 10 hours 30 minutes from the IST time to get Washington, D.C. Time.

Example: 9:00 AM IST = 10:30 PM EST (previous day).

Across midnight: 1:00 AM IST = 2:30 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between IST and Washington, D.C. Time

The time difference between IST and Washington, D.C. 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 – 7 Mar 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 10 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 9 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Washington, D.C. Time is 10 hours 30 minutes behind of IST.

IST and Washington, D.C. Time during daylight saving time

  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
  • Washington, D.C. Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).

Best time for a meeting between IST and Washington, D.C. Time

IST and Washington, D.C. Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 8:30 PM EST.

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IST to Washington, D.C. Time FAQ

What is the time difference between IST and Washington, D.C. Time?

Right now EST is 10 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 Washington, D.C. Time?

9:00 AM IST is 10:30 PM EST (previous day).

What is 12 PM (noon) IST in Washington, D.C. Time?

12:00 PM IST is 1:30 AM EST.

Is Washington, D.C. Time ahead of or behind IST?

EST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so it is earlier in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington, D.C. Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

What is the best time for a meeting between IST and Washington, D.C. Time?

IST and Washington, D.C. Time have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM IST, which is 8:30 PM EST.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.