IST to UTC Time Converter
Compare IST and UTC instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both India and UTC.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| IST (India) | UTC (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 06:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 07:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 08:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 09:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 10:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 11:30 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 06:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 07:00 AM | 01:30 AM |
| 08:00 AM | 02:30 AM |
| 09:00 AM | 03:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 04:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 05:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 06:30 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 07:30 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 08:30 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 07:00 PM | 01:30 PM |
| 08:00 PM | 02:30 PM |
| 09:00 PM | 03:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 04:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 05:30 PM |
Daylight saving time
Neither India nor UTC observes daylight saving time — the offset between IST and UTC is fixed year-round.
Working-hours overlap
3 PM–5 PM IST (9 AM–11 AM UTC) — the shared 9-to-5 window for meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between IST and UTC?+
UTC (UTC+00:00) is currently 5 hours 30 minutes behind IST (UTC+05:30). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does IST or UTC observe daylight saving time?+
Neither India nor UTC observes daylight saving time, so the offset stays fixed all year. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between India and UTC?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in India and UTC overlap from 3 PM to 5 PM IST (9 AM–11 AM UTC). Schedule calls inside this window to keep both sides in normal business hours.
How do I quickly convert IST to UTC?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the IST row to see the matching UTC time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.