UTC to IST time difference
IST is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC.
Quick examples: 9:00 AM UTC = 2:30 PM IST · 12:00 PM UTC = 5:30 PM IST · 5:00 PM UTC = 10:30 PM IST
UTC to IST conversion table
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM UTC | 5:30 AM IST |
| 1:00 AM UTC | 6:30 AM IST |
| 2:00 AM UTC | 7:30 AM IST |
| 3:00 AM UTC | 8:30 AM IST |
| 4:00 AM UTC | 9:30 AM IST |
| 5:00 AM UTC | 10:30 AM IST |
| 6:00 AM UTC | 11:30 AM IST |
| 7:00 AM UTC | 12:30 PM IST |
| 8:00 AM UTC | 1:30 PM IST |
| 9:00 AM UTC | 2:30 PM IST |
| 10:00 AM UTC | 3:30 PM IST |
| 11:00 AM UTC | 4:30 PM IST |
| 12:00 PM UTC | 5:30 PM IST |
| 1:00 PM UTC | 6:30 PM IST |
| 2:00 PM UTC | 7:30 PM IST |
| 3:00 PM UTC | 8:30 PM IST |
| 4:00 PM UTC | 9:30 PM IST |
| 5:00 PM UTC | 10:30 PM IST |
| 6:00 PM UTC | 11:30 PM IST |
| 7:00 PM UTC | 12:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 8:00 PM UTC | 1:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 9:00 PM UTC | 2:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 10:00 PM UTC | 3:30 AM IST (next day) |
| 11:00 PM UTC | 4:30 AM IST (next day) |
How to convert UTC to IST
- Pick a date and time in Coordinated Universal Time.
- The matching India Standard Time time appears instantly on the right.
- Use the ⇄ button to convert IST to UTC instead.
About Coordinated Universal Time and India Standard Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science. 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 UTC and IST?
IST is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC.
How do I convert UTC to IST?
Add 5.5 hours to the UTC time. For example, 12:00 PM UTC is 5:30 PM IST.
Where is UTC used?
Coordinated Universal Time is used in the world time standard used by aviation, servers and science.
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.