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