EST to IST Converter
Convert times between Eastern Standard Time (North America) (EST) and India Standard Time (IST). Simply click the time tiles to change date and time.
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Understanding EST to IST Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a North American time zone that is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC−05:00) during standard time and four hours behind during daylight saving time (UTC−04:00). You can learn more about it on Wikipedia.
India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India, which is five and a half hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+05:30). It is not affected by daylight saving time. For further reading, visit the Wikipedia page.
How to Convert EST to IST Time
Master the time difference between EST and IST! Our converter makes it easy. Just follow these simple steps:
- Click on the EST time tile (left) to choose the time you want to convert to IST.
- The time in IST (right) will be updated accordingly.
- Vice versa, you can also change IST time and EST time will be updated accordingly
- To share the converted time, click on “Copy Sharable Link” and share it with your friends!
If you’re seeking conversions for other time zones, visit our main Time Converter page.
EST to IST Time Conversion Chart
This Time Conversion Chart is based on the time as of 20 Sep 2025. While the times in the table account for Daylight Saving Time (DST), please use the tool above for real-time conversions between EST and IST and to obtain the correct named time zones that adjust with DST.
| 12:00 am EST | is | 9:30 am IST |
| 1:00 am EST | is | 10:30 am IST |
| 2:00 am EST | is | 11:30 am IST |
| 3:00 am EST | is | 12:30 pm IST |
| 4:00 am EST | is | 1:30 pm IST |
| 5:00 am EST | is | 2:30 pm IST |
| 6:00 am EST | is | 3:30 pm IST |
| 7:00 am EST | is | 4:30 pm IST |
| 8:00 am EST | is | 5:30 pm IST |
| 9:00 am EST | is | 6:30 pm IST |
| 10:00 am EST | is | 7:30 pm IST |
| 11:00 am EST | is | 8:30 pm IST |
| 12:00 pm EST | is | 10:30 pm IST |
| 1:00 pm EST | is | 11:30 pm IST |
| 2:00 pm EST | is | 12:30 am IST |
| 3:00 pm EST | is | 1:30 am IST |
| 4:00 pm EST | is | 2:30 am IST |
| 5:00 pm EST | is | 3:30 am IST |
| 6:00 pm EST | is | 4:30 am IST |
| 7:00 pm EST | is | 5:30 am IST |
| 8:00 pm EST | is | 6:30 am IST |
| 9:00 pm EST | is | 7:30 am IST |
| 10:00 pm EST | is | 8:30 am IST |
| 11:00 pm EST | is | 9:30 am IST |
Best Meeting Times Between EST and IST
The following times are within business hours (8 am – 6 pm) for both locations as of 20 Sep 2025:
FAQ
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What is the time difference between EST and IST time zones?
As of 20 Sep 2025, the Eastern Standard Time (North America) (EST) is 10.5 hours behind India Standard Time (IST).
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Why trust our online EST to IST time converter?
Our EST to IST time converter uses the IANA time zone database, a highly reputable and trusted source for global time zone information. This ensures our time conversions are accurate and reliable, including daylight saving time (DST) adjustments.
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What does the "Copy Sharable Link" button do?
The "Copy Sharable Link" button generates a deep link to the current time zone conversion between EST and IST you're viewing, and add it to your Clipboard (you can then paste and share with your friend). This link includes specific details like the time zones selected and any adjustments for daylight saving time (DST).
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