United States to India time converter
India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 6:30 PM in India.
United States EDT
Saturday, October 17, 2026
India IST
Saturday, October 17, 2026
12:19 PM in United States, Saturday, October 17, 2026
United States to India conversion table
Every hour of today in United States and the matching time in India. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| United States | India |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM+1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM+1 day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM+1 day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM+1 day |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 AM+1 day |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM+1 day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 AM+1 day |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM+1 day |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 AM+1 day |
Best time to call or meet
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in United States (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in India): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because United States and India 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 United States and India?
India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of United States.
What time is it in India when it is 9 AM in United States?
When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 6:30 PM in India.
When is the best time to call India from United States?
Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM in United States (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM in India): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.
Does the time difference between United States and India change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.