UK Time to India Time Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT at the moment. To convert UK Time to India Time, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UK Time time: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
UK Time (UK time) is used in United Kingdom. India Time (India time) is used in India.
UK Time to India Time time conversion table
UK Time to India Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UK Time | India Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM GMT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM GMT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM GMT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM GMT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM GMT | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM GMT | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM GMT | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM GMT | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM GMT | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM GMT | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM GMT | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM GMT | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM GMT | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM GMT | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM GMT | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM GMT | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM GMT | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM GMT | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM GMT | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM GMT | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM GMT | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM GMT | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM GMT | 4:30 AM IST | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert UK Time to India Time
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UK Time time to get India Time.
Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM GMT = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UK Time and India Time
The time difference between UK Time and India 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 – 28 Mar 2026: India Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UK Time.
- 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: India Time is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of UK Time.
- 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: India Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UK Time.
UK Time and India Time during daylight saving time
- UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
- India Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UK Time and India Time
UK Time and India Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
UK Time to India Time FAQ
What is the time difference between UK Time and India Time?
Right now IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM UK Time in India Time?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UK Time in India Time?
12:00 PM GMT is 5:30 PM IST.
Is India Time ahead of or behind UK Time?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT, so it is later in India Time than in UK Time.
Does UK Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. UK Time next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.
Does India Time change for daylight saving time?
No. India 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 UK Time and India Time?
UK Time and India Time share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM GMT lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.