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Sydney Time to IST Converter

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT. 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.

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Sydney, Australia
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IST
India Standard Time
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IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT at the moment. To convert Sydney Time to IST, subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Sydney Time time: 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.

Sydney Time (Sydney time) is used in Sydney, Australia. 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.

Sydney Time to IST time conversion table

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

Sydney TimeISTDay
12:00 AM AEDT6:30 PM ISTprevious day
1:00 AM AEDT7:30 PM ISTprevious day
2:00 AM AEDT8:30 PM ISTprevious day
3:00 AM AEDT9:30 PM ISTprevious day
4:00 AM AEDT10:30 PM ISTprevious day
5:00 AM AEDT11:30 PM ISTprevious day
6:00 AM AEDT12:30 AM ISTnight
7:00 AM AEDT1:30 AM ISTnight
8:00 AM AEDT2:30 AM ISTnight
9:00 AM AEDT3:30 AM ISTnight
10:00 AM AEDT4:30 AM ISTnight
11:00 AM AEDT5:30 AM ISTnight
12:00 PM AEDT6:30 AM IST—
1:00 PM AEDT7:30 AM IST—
2:00 PM AEDT8:30 AM IST—
3:00 PM AEDT9:30 AM ISTwork hours
4:00 PM AEDT10:30 AM ISTwork hours
5:00 PM AEDT11:30 AM IST—
6:00 PM AEDT12:30 PM IST—
7:00 PM AEDT1:30 PM IST—
8:00 PM AEDT2:30 PM IST—
9:00 PM AEDT3:30 PM IST—
10:00 PM AEDT4:30 PM IST—
11:00 PM AEDT5:30 PM IST—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert Sydney Time to IST

Subtract 5 hours 30 minutes from the Sydney Time time to get IST.

Example: 9:00 AM AEDT = 3:30 AM IST.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM AEDT = 7:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between Sydney Time and IST

The time difference between Sydney 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:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 4 Apr 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of Sydney Time.
  • 5 Apr 2026 – 3 Oct 2026: IST is 4 hours 30 minutes behind of Sydney Time.
  • 4 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind of Sydney Time.

Sydney Time and IST during daylight saving time

  • Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027: clocks go back one hour at 02:59 local time, from AEDT (UTC+11) to AEST (UTC+10).
  • IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.

Best time for a meeting between Sydney Time and IST

Sydney Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.

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Sydney Time to IST FAQ

What is the time difference between Sydney Time and IST?

Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM Sydney Time in IST?

9:00 AM AEDT is 3:30 AM IST.

What is 12 PM (noon) Sydney Time in IST?

12:00 PM AEDT is 6:30 AM IST.

Is IST ahead of or behind Sydney Time?

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind AEDT, so it is earlier in IST than in Sydney Time.

Does Sydney Time change for daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney Time next changes on 4 Apr 2027, when clocks go back one hour from AEDT to AEST.

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 Sydney Time and IST?

Sydney Time and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT lands between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM IST, inside working hours for both.

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