UTC to IST converter
IST is 5 h 30 min ahead of UTC all year.
UTC to IST table
For 2 July 2026, when IST is 5 h 30 min ahead of UTC. Other dates: see the table on the right.
| 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 next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM next day |
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) | IST vs UTC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | 31 December 2026 | 5 h 30 min ahead of |
| 2027: from (UTC) | until (UTC) | IST vs UTC |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2027 | 31 December 2027 | 5 h 30 min ahead of |
UTC: Coordinated Universal Time · UTC time now
the world time standard
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.
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Questions
What is the time difference between UTC and IST?
IST is 5 h 30 min ahead of UTC all year.
What is 9 am UTC in IST?
9:00 am UTC is 2:30 PM IST, on dates when the usual difference applies. Use the converter above for any specific date.
Which UTC does this page use?
Coordinated Universal Time, the clock time in the world time standard (IANA zone Etc/UTC).
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.