UTC to IST Converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. To convert UTC to IST, add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science. 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.
UTC to IST time conversion table
UTC to IST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| UTC | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 9:30 AM IST | — |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 10:30 AM IST | — |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 11:30 AM IST | — |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 12:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 1:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 2:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 3:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 4:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 8:30 PM IST | — |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 9:30 PM IST | — |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 10:30 PM IST | night |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 11:30 PM IST | night |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 12:30 AM IST | next day |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 1:30 AM IST | next day |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 2:30 AM IST | next day |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 3:30 AM IST | next day |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 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 UTC to IST
Add 5 hours 30 minutes to the UTC time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM UTC = 3:30 AM IST (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between UTC and IST
The time difference between UTC and IST is 5 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is ahead of UTC.
UTC and IST during daylight saving time
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between UTC and IST
UTC and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC lands between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
UTC to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and IST?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC all year. 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST.
What is 9 AM UTC in IST?
9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) UTC in IST?
12:00 PM UTC is 5:30 PM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind UTC?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC, so it is later in IST than in UTC.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC 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 UTC and IST?
UTC and IST share 2 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM UTC 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.