IST to UTC Converter – India Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 all year, while UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
IST to UTC Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from India Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time.
| IST (UTC+5:30) | UTC (UTC+0) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and UTC?
UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST. IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 and UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is UTC+0.
How do I convert IST to UTC?
Take your time in IST and subtract 5.5 hours and minutes as shown in the table above. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM in UTC. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect IST to UTC conversion?
No. Neither IST nor UTC observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them is the same all year round.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and UTC?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. UTC is 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so there is normally several hours of business-hours overlap.