San Francisco Time to IST Converter
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST at the moment. To convert San Francisco Time to IST, add 13 hours 30 minutes to the San Francisco Time time: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
San Francisco Time (San Francisco time) is used in San Francisco, USA. 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.
San Francisco Time to IST time conversion table
San Francisco Time to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| San Francisco Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| San Francisco Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM+1 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM+1 |
| San Francisco Time | IST |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM+1 |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM+1 |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM+1 |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM+1 |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM+1 |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM+1 |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM+1 |
Conversion table from San Francisco 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 San Francisco Time to IST
Add 13 hours 30 minutes to the San Francisco Time time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM PST = 11:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between San Francisco Time and IST
The time difference between San Francisco Time and IST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: IST is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco Time.
San Francisco Time and IST during daylight saving time
- San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from PST (UTC−8) to PDT (UTC−7).
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between San Francisco Time and IST
San Francisco Time and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
San Francisco Time to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between San Francisco Time and IST?
Right now IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM San Francisco Time in IST?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) San Francisco Time in IST?
12:00 PM PST is 1:30 AM IST (next day).
Is IST ahead of or behind San Francisco Time?
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST, so it is later in IST than in San Francisco Time.
Does San Francisco Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. San Francisco Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from PST to PDT.
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 San Francisco Time and IST?
San Francisco Time and IST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM PST, which is 8:30 PM IST.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.