EST to IST Converter – Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5, switching to EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving, while IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
EST to IST Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from Eastern Standard Time to India Standard Time. During daylight saving periods the offset shifts by one hour - the live clocks above always show the correct current time.
| EST (UTC-5) | IST (UTC+5:30) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and IST?
IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30.
How do I convert EST to IST?
Take your time in EST and add 10.5 hours and minutes as shown in the table above. For example, 9:00 AM EST is 7:30 PM in IST. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect EST to IST conversion?
Yes. EST switches to EDT (UTC-4) in summer, so the gap between the two zones changes during DST periods. The live clocks on this page use the IANA timezone database and always reflect the correct current offset automatically.
What is the best time for a meeting between EST and IST?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.