EST
UTC-5
Eastern Standard Time
IST
UTC+5.5
India Standard Time
EST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 10.5 hours ahead India Standard Time (IST). When it is noon in EST, it is 9:30 PM in IST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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Cities in IST
All 24 Hours — EST to IST
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Best Meeting Times — EST & IST
Recommended windows where both EST and IST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between EST and IST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue. Note that one of these time zones observes Daylight Saving Time — the offset may shift ±1 hour around transition dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions — EST to IST
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 10.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time (IST). EST is UTC-5 and IST is UTC+5.5. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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EST
UTC-4
13:29:41
Monday
IST
UTC+5:30
22:59:41
Monday
Right now, 1 PM EST = 10:30 PM IST
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IST to EST
India Standard Time → Eastern Standard Time
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