IST to PST time difference
Right now US Pacific Time is 12 hours 30 minutes behind India: when it is 9:00 AM in India (IST), it is 8:30 PM (previous day) in US Pacific Time (PDT). The difference is not fixed. US Pacific Time changes the clocks twice a year, so from November 2, 2026 the gap becomes 13 hours 30 minutes, and from March 15, 2027 it goes back to 12 hours 30 minutes.
PT, PST and PDT
PT means Pacific Time, whatever the season. It is PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) from early November to mid-March and PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) the rest of the year. Today it is PDT. People often write "EST" all year when they mean Eastern Time; the times on this page are correct either way.
IST to PST conversion table
Every hour of the day in India and the matching time in US Pacific Time, for today, October 13, 2026.
| IST (India) | PST (US Pacific Time) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:30 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
Scheduling tips
With a gap of 12 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and PST?
Right now US Pacific Time is 12 hours 30 minutes behind India. The gap changes to 13 hours 30 minutes on November 2, 2026 when daylight saving time starts or ends.
What time is it in US Pacific Time when it is 9 AM in India?
8:30 PM (previous day).
What is 8 PM IST in PST?
7:30 AM PDT.
Does the IST to PST difference change during the year?
Yes. One or both places use daylight saving time, so the gap changes on November 2, 2026 and March 15, 2027.
How do I convert IST to PST?
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 PST?
11:30 PM today.
What is 6 PM IST in PST?
5:30 AM today.
What is the best time for a call between India and US Pacific 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.