Australia to IST time converter
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australia. When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 3:30 AM in IST.
12:07 AM in Australia, Monday, October 19, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
Australia to IST conversion table
Every hour of today in Australia and the matching time in IST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Australia | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Australia (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in IST).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Australia and IST switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -5h 30m
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -4h 30m
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -5h 30m
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Australia and IST?
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Australia.
What time is it in IST when it is 9 AM in Australia?
When it is 9:00 AM in Australia, it is 3:30 AM in IST.
When is the best time to call IST from Australia?
Both sides are at work from 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM in Australia (9:00 AM – 12:30 PM in IST).
Does the time difference between Australia and IST change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.