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UTC to IST: Convert Coordinated Universal Time to India Standard Time

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC all year. Convert any time below, or use the full UTC to IST conversion table.

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
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India Standard Time (IST)
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Quick answer

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC all year. So 12:00 PM UTC = 5:30 PM IST.

UTC to IST conversion table

UTCIST
12:00 AM5:30 AM
1:00 AM6:30 AM
2:00 AM7:30 AM
3:00 AM8:30 AM
4:00 AM9:30 AM
5:00 AM10:30 AM
6:00 AM11:30 AM
7:00 AM12:30 PM
8:00 AM1:30 PM
9:00 AM2:30 PM
10:00 AM3:30 PM
11:00 AM4:30 PM
12:00 PM5:30 PM
1:00 PM6:30 PM
2:00 PM7:30 PM
3:00 PM8:30 PM
4:00 PM9:30 PM
5:00 PM10:30 PM
6:00 PM11:30 PM
7:00 PM12:30 AM +1 day
8:00 PM1:30 AM +1 day
9:00 PM2:30 AM +1 day
10:00 PM3:30 AM +1 day
11:00 PM4:30 AM +1 day

UTC and IST difference through 2027

The gap between the two zones on each date range, including daylight saving time changes:

DatesCoordinated Universal TimeIndia Standard TimeDifference
Sep 30, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027UTC (UTC+0)IST (UTC+5:30)IST 5 hours 30 minutes ahead

Best time to meet or call

  • Working hours (9 AM–5 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM–11:30 AM UTC (2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST), about 2 hours 30 minutes.

About Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries. It's used in Aviation, shipping, computer servers, science and international standards.

About India Standard Time (IST)

India uses one time zone, IST (UTC+5:30), all year. India does not observe daylight saving time, so its difference from the US and UK changes when they change their clocks. It's used in all of India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.

Frequently asked questions

What time is 12 PM UTC in IST?

12:00 PM UTC is 5:30 PM IST.

How many hours ahead or behind is IST from UTC?

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC, all year.

Does UTC change for daylight saving time?

No. UTC is the world's reference time. It never changes for daylight saving time, which makes it the safest zone for scheduling across countries.

Does IST change for daylight saving time?

No. India uses one time zone, IST (UTC+5:30), all year. India does not observe daylight saving time, so its difference from the US and UK changes when they change their clocks.

What is the best time for a call between UTC and IST?

Right now, working hours overlap from 9:00 AM–11:30 AM UTC (2:30 PM–5:00 PM IST), about 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Reviewed by Gurmej Singh, Founder, Divy Digital Hub · Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All calculations run in your browser. Editorial policy.