5 pm EST to IST
2:30 AM IST
5pm EST is 2:30 AM IST (next day), or 3:30 AM IST (next day) from 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec.
5 pm EST through 2026
| Dates (2026) | 5 pm EST is | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan – 8 Mar | 3:30 AM IST next day | IST 10 h 30 min ahead of EST |
| 8 Mar – 1 Nov | 2:30 AM IST next day | IST 9 h 30 min ahead of EST |
| 1 Nov – 31 Dec | 3:30 AM IST next day | IST 10 h 30 min ahead of EST |
From the IANA tz database (2026c). Use the converter for an exact date.
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Questions
What is 5 pm EST in IST?
5pm EST is 2:30 AM IST (next day), or 3:30 AM IST (next day) from 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec. The difference changes because EST observes daylight saving time.
Which EST is this?
Strictly, EST is the winter offset (UTC−5). From March to November the same clocks run on EDT (UTC−4). Most people who search "EST" mean whatever the US East Coast clocks show, so this page follows America/New_York.
Which IST is this?
IST can also mean Irish Standard Time or Israel Standard Time. This page means India (Asia/Kolkata), which has one zone and no daylight saving time.