Nanjing Time to IST Converter
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST. 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST. To convert Nanjing Time to IST, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the Nanjing Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
Nanjing Time (Nanjing time) is used in Nanjing, China. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
Nanjing Time to IST time conversion table
Nanjing Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Nanjing Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| Nanjing Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| Nanjing Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
Conversion table from Nanjing Time to IST 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 IST, −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 Nanjing Time to IST
Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the Nanjing Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM CST = 10:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Nanjing Time and IST
The time difference between Nanjing Time and IST is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is behind CST.
Nanjing Time and IST during daylight saving time
- Nanjing Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Nanjing Time and IST
Nanjing Time and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
Nanjing Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between Nanjing Time and IST?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST all year. 9:00 AM CST = 6:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM Nanjing Time in IST?
9:00 AM CST is 6:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Nanjing Time in IST?
12:00 PM CST is 9:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind Nanjing Time?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind CST, so it is earlier in IST than in Nanjing Time.
Does Nanjing Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Nanjing Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Nanjing Time and IST?
Nanjing Time and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM CST lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.