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UTC to IST Converter

IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC

Current UTC Time
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Etc/UTC
Current IST Time
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Asia/Kolkata
Time Diff
5h 30m ahead
UTC
UTC+0
IST
UTC+5:30
Overlapping hours: 9:00 AM – 11.5:00 AM UTC (2.5h)

UTC to IST Conversion Table

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

UTC to IST time conversion table showing all 24 hours
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 +1d
8:00 PM 1:30 AM +1d
9:00 PM 2:30 AM +1d
10:00 PM 3:30 AM +1d
11:00 PM 4:30 AM +1d

Converting Coordinated Universal Time to India Standard Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and India Standard Time (IST) are separated by a 5 hours and 30 minutes time difference. IST is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC. UTC is UTC+0, while IST is UTC+5:30, used in India, Sri Lanka.

When converting from UTC to IST, the key reference points to remember are: 9:00 AM UTC equals 2:30 PM IST, 12:00 PM noon UTC equals 5:30 PM IST, and 5:00 PM UTC equals 10:30 PM IST. The conversion table above shows every hour of the day mapped between these two time zones.

Scheduling Across UTC and IST

For professionals scheduling meetings between UTC and IST, finding overlapping business hours is essential. Standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in each time zone. Given the 5 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

UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC+0 year-round. IST does not observe DST, staying at UTC+5:30 year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between UTC and IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When it is 12:00 PM noon in UTC, it is 5:30 PM in IST.
How do I convert UTC to IST?
To convert UTC to IST, add 5 hours and 30 minutes to the UTC time. For example, 9:00 AM UTC is 2:30 PM IST. Use the conversion table above for a quick reference of all 24 hours.
Does UTC or IST observe Daylight Saving Time?
UTC does not observe Daylight Saving Time. IST 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 UTC and IST?
The best time to schedule a call between UTC and IST is during overlapping business hours. If you are in UTC, 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 IST.
Is UTC ahead or behind IST?
UTC (UTC+0) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+5:30). UTC corresponds to the IANA time zone Etc/UTC, while IST corresponds to Asia/Kolkata.

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