IST to EST Time Converter

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India Standard Time → Eastern Standard Time

IST

UTC+5.5

India Standard Time

offset
-10.5h
EST is 10.5h behind

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.

Best Meeting Times — IST & EST

Recommended windows where both IST and EST participants are within working hours (8 AM–6 PM).

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6 PM
8:30 AM
Best
5 PM
7:30 AM
Good
7 PM
9:30 AM
Good

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.