Convert UTC to IST

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to India Standard Time (IST)

Developers, IT outsourcing firms, and global companies with offices in Bangalore, Hyderabad, or Mumbai search this daily. The 30-minute offset (UTC+5:30) is unusual and catches people off guard when scheduling standups or deployment windows.

When it's 12:00 PM UTC, it's 5:30 PM IST

UTC±0 UTC+5:30 +5:30 hours

Interactive Converter

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UTC to IST Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

UTC	IST
12:00 AM	5:30 AM
1:00 AM	6:30 AM
2:00 AM	7:30 AM
3:00 AM	8:30 AM
4:00 AM	9:30 AM
5:00 AM	10:30 AM
6:00 AM	11:30 AM
7:00 AM	12:30 PM
8:00 AM	1:30 PM
9:00 AM	2:30 PM
10:00 AM	3:30 PM
11:00 AM	4:30 PM
12:00 PM	5:30 PM
1:00 PM	6:30 PM
2:00 PM	7:30 PM
3:00 PM	8:30 PM
4:00 PM	9:30 PM
5:00 PM	10:30 PM
6:00 PM	11:30 PM
7:00 PM	12:30 AM +1 day
8:00 PM	1:30 AM +1 day
9:00 PM	2:30 AM +1 day
10:00 PM	3:30 AM +1 day
11:00 PM	4:30 AM +1 day

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in UTC and IST (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a

12p

UTC UTC

IST GMT+5:30

Overlap

Everyone available

Most available

Some overlap

Outside work hours

1 9:00 AM -- 10:00 AM UTC

UTC: 9:00 AM IST: 2:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

8.3 / 10

2 11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM UTC

UTC: 11:00 AM IST: 4:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

8.3 / 10

3 10:00 AM -- 11:00 AM UTC

UTC: 10:00 AM IST: 3:00 PM

All members within working hours. Everyone in mid-day range.

8.2 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

Schedule meetings between 10:00 AM-1:00 PM UTC (3:30-6:30 PM IST) for a comfortable overlap during Indian business hours.
Avoid scheduling before 8:30 AM UTC -- that is 2:00 PM IST.
For dev handoffs, use 3:00-4:00 PM UTC (8:30-9:30 PM IST) as an end-of-day sync before Indian team signs off.

Time Difference & DST

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. UTC is at UTC±0 and IST is at UTC+5:30.

Neither UTC nor IST has an upcoming DST transition within the next 12 months.

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

India Standard Time (IST)

Mumbai
Delhi
Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and IST?

IST (India Standard Time) is always UTC+5:30. When it is 12:00 PM UTC, it is 5:30 PM IST. This offset never changes because India does not observe daylight saving time.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST remains UTC+5:30 year-round. The offset between UTC and IST is always exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Why does India have a 30-minute time zone offset?

India adopted UTC+5:30 as a compromise to cover the country's wide east-west span with a single time zone. The 30-minute offset splits the difference between the natural solar times of India's eastern and western borders.

What time is 9 AM UTC in IST?

9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST. This makes late morning UTC a convenient window for afternoon calls with teams in India. Check the World Clock to see the current time in both UTC and IST at a glance.

What is 1:00 PM UTC in IST?

1:00 PM UTC is 6:30 PM IST. India Standard Time (IST) is always UTC+5:30, so add 5 hours and 30 minutes to any UTC time. This falls during typical Indian evening hours.

What is 2:30 PM UTC in IST?

2:30 PM UTC is 8:00 PM IST. Add 5 hours and 30 minutes to UTC to get IST. This is a late evening time in India.

What is 9:00 AM UTC in IST?

9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST. This is mid-afternoon in India and a common window for standups with European teams.

What is 3:00 PM UTC in IST?

3:00 PM UTC is 8:30 PM IST. This is late evening in India, often used for calls with US East Coast teams during their morning.

What is 12:00 PM UTC in IST?

12:00 PM (noon) UTC is 5:30 PM IST. This catches the end of the Indian workday and is popular for daily syncs with UK-based teams.

What is 6:00 AM UTC in IST?

6:00 AM UTC is 11:30 AM IST. This is late morning in India and aligns with early business hours in London during winter (GMT).

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