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UTC to India (IST) time
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UTC vs India (IST) time difference
India (IST) is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC (as of October 23, 2026: UTC+0 vs UTC+5:30).
| UTC | India (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM (Fri) |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM (Fri) |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM (Fri) |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM (Fri) |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM (Fri) |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM (Fri) |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM (Fri) |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM (Fri) |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM (Fri) |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM (Fri) |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM (Fri) |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM (Fri) |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM (Fri) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM (Sat) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM (Sat) |
Reverse: India (IST) to UTC → · Time in UTC · Time in India (IST)
FAQ
What is the time difference between UTC and India (IST)?
As of October 23, 2026, India (IST) is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+0 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 UTC in India (IST)?
9:00 AM in UTC is 2:30 PM in India (IST) (on October 23, 2026).
What is a good meeting time for UTC and India (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.