EST to IST time difference
Right now India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time: when it is 9:00 AM in US Eastern Time (EDT), it is 6:30 PM in India (IST). The difference is not fixed. US Eastern Time changes the clocks twice a year, so from November 1, 2026 the gap becomes 10 hours 30 minutes, and from March 14, 2027 it goes back to 9 hours 30 minutes.
EST to IST conversion table
Every hour of the day in US Eastern Time and the matching time in India, for today, October 10, 2026.
| EST (US Eastern Time) | IST (India) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 9 hours 30 minutes, working hours barely overlap. Early morning in one place is evening in the other, so calls usually work best at the start or end of the day. When you share a time, write the zone with it, such as "9:00 AM EST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and IST?
Right now India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Eastern Time. The gap changes to 10 hours 30 minutes on November 1, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in India when it is 9 AM in US Eastern Time?
6:30 PM.
What is 8 PM EST in IST?
5:30 AM (next day) IST.
Does the EST to IST difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on November 1, 2026 and March 14, 2027.
How do I convert EST to IST?
Enter the EST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM EST in IST?
9:30 PM today.
What is 6 PM EST in IST?
3:30 AM today.
What is the best time for a call between US Eastern Time and India?
Pick a time that is in working hours in both places; the hour-by-hour table on this page shows both clocks side by side.