India to United States time converter
United States is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India. When it is 9:00 AM in India, it is 11:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in United States.
India IST
Saturday, October 17, 2026
United States EDT
Saturday, October 17, 2026
8:39 PM in India, Saturday, October 17, 2026
India to United States conversion table
Every hour of today in India and the matching time in United States. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| India | United States |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in India (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in United States): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because India and United States switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -9h 30m
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -10h 30m
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -9h 30m
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between India and United States?
United States is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India.
What time is it in United States when it is 9 AM in India?
When it is 9:00 AM in India, it is 11:30 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in United States.
When is the best time to call United States from India?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in India (7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in United States): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between India and United States change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.