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PST to IST converter
Pacific Time
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India Standard Time
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India Standard Time is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 13 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 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Time
- March 8 to October 31: India Standard Time is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Time
- November 1 to December 31: India Standard Time is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM PST in IST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Pacific Time is 9:30 PM India Standard Time. For part of the year it is 10:30 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is IST from PST?
India Standard Time is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Time for most of the year, and 13 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 PST to IST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
PST to IST, hour by hour
| Pacific Time | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 1 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 2 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 3 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 4 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 5 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 6 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 7 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 8 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 9 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 10 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 11 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 12 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.