IST to EST Converter
EST is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind IST
IST to EST Conversion Table
Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in EST
| IST | EST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM -1d |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM -1d |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM -1d |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM -1d |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM -1d |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM -1d |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM -1d |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM -1d |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM -1d |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM -1d |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM -1d |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
Converting India Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time
India Standard Time (IST) and Eastern Standard Time (EST) are separated by a 10 hours and 30 minutes time difference. EST is 10 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while EST is UTC-5, used in United States, Canada, Jamaica.
When converting from IST to EST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 10:30 PM EST, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 1:30 AM EST, and 5:00 PM IST equals 6:30 AM EST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.
Scheduling Across IST and EST
For professionals scheduling meetings between IST and EST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 10 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited, making early morning or late evening calls necessary for one party. Use the highlighted working hours in the conversion table above to quickly identify suitable meeting times.
Daylight Saving Time Considerations
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+5:30 year-round. EST observes DST, switching to EDT (UTC-4). During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may temporarily change by 1 hour. Always verify the current offset during spring and fall transition periods.