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Eastern Time (ET) to India Standard Time (IST) time
Eastern Time (ET) vs India Standard Time (IST) time difference
India Standard Time (IST) is 9.5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET) (as of October 23, 2026: UTC−4 vs UTC+5:30).
| Eastern Time (ET) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 PM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 PM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 PM (Fri) |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 AM (Sat) |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 AM (Sat) |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 AM (Sat) |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 AM (Sat) |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 AM (Sat) |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Time (ET) → · Time in Eastern Time (ET) · Time in India Standard Time (IST)
FAQ
What is the time difference between Eastern Time (ET) and India Standard Time (IST)?
As of October 23, 2026, India Standard Time (IST) is 9.5 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET) (UTC−4 vs UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time can change this by an hour during parts of the year; the converter above always uses the live rule.
What is 9 AM Eastern Time (ET) in India Standard Time (IST)?
9:00 AM in Eastern Time (ET) is 6:30 PM in India Standard Time (IST) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for Eastern Time (ET) and India Standard Time (IST)?
Use the hour table: look for rows where both columns fall between about 8 AM and 6 PM. Our meeting planner shows overlapping working hours for several cities at once.