EST to IST time difference
IST is 9.5 hours ahead of EST right now. The difference changes between 10.5 hours and 9.5 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM EST = 6:30 PM IST · 12:00 PM EST = 9:30 PM IST · 5:00 PM EST = 2:30 AM IST
EST to IST conversion table
| Eastern Time (EST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 9:30 AM IST |
| 1:00 AM EST | 10:30 AM IST |
| 2:00 AM EST | 11:30 AM IST |
| 3:00 AM EST | 12:30 PM IST |
| 4:00 AM EST | 1:30 PM IST |
| 5:00 AM EST | 2:30 PM IST |
| 6:00 AM EST | 3:30 PM IST |
| 7:00 AM EST | 4:30 PM IST |
| 8:00 AM EST | 5:30 PM IST |
| 9:00 AM EST | 6:30 PM IST |
| 10:00 AM EST | 7:30 PM IST |
| 11:00 AM EST | 8:30 PM IST |
| 12:00 PM EST | 9:30 PM IST |
| 1:00 PM EST | 10:30 PM IST |
| 2:00 PM EST | 11:30 PM IST |
| 3:00 PM EST | 12:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 4:00 PM EST | 1:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 5:00 PM EST | 2:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 6:00 PM EST | 3:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 7:00 PM EST | 4:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 8:00 PM EST | 5:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 9:00 PM EST | 6:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 10:00 PM EST | 7:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 11:00 PM EST | 8:30 AM IST (next day) |
How to convert EST to IST
- Pick a date and time in Eastern Time.
- The matching India Standard Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert IST to EST instead.
About Eastern Time and India Standard Time
Eastern Time (EST) is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto. India Standard Time (IST) is used in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and all of India.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between EST and IST?
IST is 9.5 hours ahead of EST right now. The difference changes between 10.5 hours and 9.5 hours during the year because of daylight saving time.
How do I convert EST to IST?
Add 9.5 hours to the EST time. For example, 12:00 PM EST is 9:30 PM IST.
Where is EST used?
Eastern Time is used in New York, Washington DC, Miami and Toronto.
Where is IST used?
India Standard Time is used in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and all of India.
Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The converter uses the official time zone database, so it automatically applies daylight saving time for the date you pick.