United States to IST time converter

IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of United States. When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 6:30 PM in IST.

United States EDT

Saturday, October 17, 2026

IST UTC+5:30

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United States
Washington, D.C.
Sat, Oct 17
EDTUTC-4
IST
India Standard Time
Sun, Oct 18
UTC+5:30+9h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

United States to IST conversion table

Every hour of today in United States and the matching time in IST. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

United StatesIST
12:00 AM9:30 AM
1:00 AM10:30 AM
2:00 AM11:30 AM
3:00 AM12:30 PM
4:00 AM1:30 PM
5:00 AM2:30 PM
6:00 AM3:30 PM
7:00 AM4:30 PM
8:00 AM5:30 PM
9:00 AM6:30 PM
10:00 AM7:30 PM
11:00 AM8:30 PM
12:00 PM9:30 PM
1:00 PM10:30 PM
2:00 PM11:30 PM
3:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM8:30 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 IST): 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 IST 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 IST?

IST is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of United States.

What time is it in IST when it is 9 AM in United States?

When it is 9:00 AM in United States, it is 6:30 PM in IST.

When is the best time to call IST 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 IST): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between United States 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.