IST to EST time difference
Right now US Eastern Time is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India: when it is 9:00 AM in India (IST), it is 11:30 PM (previous day) in US Eastern Time (EDT). 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.
IST to EST conversion table
Every hour of the day in India and the matching time in US Eastern Time, for today, October 10, 2026.
| IST (India) | EST (US Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
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 IST", and remember that a time near midnight can fall on a different date on the other side.
Reverse: EST to IST. Other converters: PKT to EST · IST to PKT · PST to EST · CST to EST · GMT to EST · any time zone to your time
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and EST?
Right now US Eastern Time is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India. The gap changes to 10 hours 30 minutes on November 1, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Eastern Time when it is 9 AM in India?
11:30 PM (previous day).
What is 8 PM IST in EST?
10:30 AM EDT.
Does the IST to EST 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 IST to EST?
Enter the IST time and date at the top. The converter applies the difference for that date, including daylight saving time.
What is 12 PM IST in EST?
2:30 AM today.
What is 6 PM IST in EST?
8:30 AM today.
What is the best time for a call between India and US Eastern Time?
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.