UTC to IST Time Converter

Coordinated Universal Time → India Standard Time

UTC

UTC+0

Coordinated Universal Time

offset
+5.5h
IST is 5.5h ahead

IST

UTC+5.5

India Standard Time

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 5.5 hours ahead India Standard Time (IST). When it is noon in UTC, it is 5:30 PM in IST. This offset is fixed year-round.

Best Meeting Times — UTC & IST

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

UTCISTRatingDetail page
8 AM
1:30 PM
Best
9 AM
2:30 PM
Best
10 AM
3:30 PM
Best
11 AM
4:30 PM
Best
12 PM
5:30 PM
Best

Tip: When scheduling between UTC and IST, aim for the “Best” windows above. These times keep both parties within normal working hours, avoiding early-morning or late-evening fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions — UTC to IST

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is 5.5 hours ahead of India Standard Time (IST). UTC is UTC+0 and IST is UTC+5.5.