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IST to GST Converter

GST is 1 hours and 30 minutes behind IST

Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Current GST Time
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Asia/Dubai
Time Diff
1h 30m behind
IST
UTC+5:30
GST
UTC+4
Overlapping hours: 10.5:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST (6.5h)

IST to GST Conversion Table

Green rows indicate standard business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in GST

IST to GST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
IST GST
12:00 AM 10:30 PM -1d
1:00 AM 11:30 PM -1d
2:00 AM 12:30 AM
3:00 AM 1:30 AM
4:00 AM 2:30 AM
5:00 AM 3:30 AM
6:00 AM 4:30 AM
7:00 AM 5:30 AM
8:00 AM 6:30 AM
9:00 AM 7:30 AM
10:00 AM 8:30 AM
11:00 AM 9:30 AM
12:00 PM 10:30 AM
1:00 PM 11:30 AM
2:00 PM 12:30 PM
3:00 PM 1:30 PM
4:00 PM 2:30 PM
5:00 PM 3:30 PM
6:00 PM 4:30 PM
7:00 PM 5:30 PM
8:00 PM 6:30 PM
9:00 PM 7:30 PM
10:00 PM 8:30 PM
11:00 PM 9:30 PM

Converting India Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time

India Standard Time (IST) and Gulf Standard Time (GST) are separated by a 1 hours and 30 minutes time difference. GST is 1 hours and 30 minutes behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka, while GST is UTC+4, used in United Arab Emirates, Oman.

When converting from IST to GST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM IST equals 7:30 AM GST, 12:00 PM noon IST equals 10:30 AM GST, and 5:00 PM IST equals 3:30 PM GST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across IST and GST

For professionals scheduling meetings between IST and GST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 1 hours and 30 minutes difference, the window of overlap may be limited. 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. GST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+4 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and GST?
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is 1 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). When it is 12:00 PM noon in IST, it is 10:30 AM in GST.
How do I convert IST to GST?
To convert IST to GST, subtract 1 hours and 30 minutes from the IST time. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 7:30 AM GST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does IST or GST observe Daylight Saving Time?
IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. GST does not observe Daylight Saving Time. During DST transitions, the time difference between these zones may change by 1 hour.
What is the best time to schedule a call between IST and GST?
The best time to schedule a call between IST and GST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in IST, try scheduling between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM your time, then check the conversion table above to see what that corresponds to in GST.
Is IST ahead or behind GST?
IST (UTC+5:30) is 1 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GST (UTC+4). IST corresponds to the IANA time zone Asia/Kolkata, while GST corresponds to Asia/Dubai.

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