IST
UTC+5.5
India Standard Time
EST
UTC-5
Eastern Standard Time
EST observes DST — offset shifts ±1h during transitions
India Standard Time (IST) is 10.5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it is noon in IST, it is 2:30 AM in EST. This offset may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
Cities in IST
Cities in EST
All 24 Hours — IST to EST
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Best Meeting Times — IST & EST
Recommended windows where both IST and EST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).
Tip: When scheduling between IST and EST, 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 — IST to EST
India Standard Time (IST) is 10.5 hours behind Eastern Standard Time (EST). IST is UTC+5.5 and EST is UTC-5. This offset may shift by ±1 hour during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
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IST
UTC+5:30
23:24:44
Monday
EST
UTC-4
13:54:44
Monday
Right now, 11 PM IST = 1:30 PM EST
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Reverse Conversion
EST to IST
Eastern Standard Time → India Standard Time
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