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AEST to IST converter
Australian Eastern Time
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India Standard Time
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India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 4 hours 30 minutes behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to April 4: India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australian Eastern Time
- April 5 to October 3: India Standard Time is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Australian Eastern Time
- October 4 to December 31: India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australian Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM AEST in IST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Australian Eastern Time is 3:30 AM India Standard Time. For part of the year it is 4:30 AM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is IST from AEST?
India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australian Eastern Time for most of the year, and 4 hours 30 minutes behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the AEST to IST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
AEST to IST, hour by hour
| Australian Eastern Time | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11 PM | 5:30 PM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.