EST/EDT to IST time converter
IST is 5 hours ahead of EST/EDT. When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 2:00 PM in IST.
3:16 PM in EST/EDT, Friday, October 16, 2026
Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)
EST/EDT to IST conversion table
Every hour of today in EST/EDT and the matching time in IST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| EST/EDT | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in EST/EDT (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in IST).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because EST/EDT and IST switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +5h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +6h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: +5h
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between EST/EDT and IST?
IST is 5 hours ahead of EST/EDT.
What time is it in IST when it is 9 AM in EST/EDT?
When it is 9:00 AM in EST/EDT, it is 2:00 PM in IST.
When is the best time to call IST from EST/EDT?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in EST/EDT (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in IST).
Does the time difference between EST/EDT 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.