IST to UTC converter
UTC is 5 h 30 min behind IST all year.
IST to UTC table
For 2 July 2026, when UTC is 5 h 30 min behind IST. Other dates: see the table on the right.
| IST | UTC |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM prev. day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM prev. day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM prev. day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM prev. day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM prev. day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM prev. day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
When the difference changes
Computed from the IANA tz database (release 2026c). Governments can change these rules; the live converter uses your browser’s own copy of the database.
| 2026: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | UTC vs IST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 5 h 30 min behind |
| 2027: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | UTC vs IST |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 31 December 2027 | 5 h 30 min behind |
IST: India Standard Time · IST time now
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.
UTC: Coordinated Universal Time · UTC time now
the world time standard
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Questions
What is the time difference between IST and UTC?
UTC is 5 h 30 min behind IST all year.
What is 9 am IST in UTC?
9:00 am IST is 3:30 AM UTC, on dates when the usual difference applies. Use the converter above for any specific date.
Which IST does this page use?
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.
Which UTC does this page use?
Coordinated Universal Time, the clock time in the world time standard (IANA zone Etc/UTC).