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