UTC to IST Converter

Convert between Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and Indian Standard Time (IST).

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IST (Indian Standard Time)

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UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
  • Offset: UTC+0 (no offset)
  • Description: The primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time
  • Usage: Used as the reference for all other time zones
  • Countries: Used worldwide as the standard reference
IST (Indian Standard Time)
  • Offset: UTC+5:30 (5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC)
  • Countries: India, Sri Lanka
  • Major Cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad
  • Region: Entire Indian subcontinent
  • DST: No daylight saving time observed
Key Difference: Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This means when it's 12:00 PM UTC, it's 5:30 PM IST.

Time Difference between UTC and IST

Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

UTC+5:30

IST is 5:30 hours ahead of UTC

No DST

IST does not observe daylight saving time

Year-round

Same offset throughout the year

UTC to IST Conversion Chart

12-Hour Format
UTC Time IST Time
12:00 AM05:30 AM
01:00 AM06:30 AM
02:00 AM07:30 AM
03:00 AM08:30 AM
04:00 AM09:30 AM
05:00 AM10:30 AM
06:00 AM11:30 AM
07:00 AM12:30 PM (Noon)
08:00 AM01:30 PM
09:00 AM02:30 PM
10:00 AM03:30 PM
11:00 AM04:30 PM
12:00 PM05:30 PM
01:00 PM06:30 PM
02:00 PM07:30 PM
03:00 PM08:30 PM
04:00 PM09:30 PM
05:00 PM10:30 PM
06:00 PM11:30 PM
07:00 PM12:30 AM
08:00 PM01:30 AM
09:00 PM02:30 AM
10:00 PM03:30 AM
11:00 PM04:30 AM
24-Hour Format
UTC Time IST Time
00:0005:30
01:0006:30
02:0007:30
03:0008:30
04:0009:30
05:0010:30
06:0011:30
07:0012:30
08:0013:30
09:0014:30
10:0015:30
11:0016:30
12:0017:30
13:0018:30
14:0019:30
15:0020:30
16:0021:30
17:0022:30
18:0023:30
19:0000:30
20:0001:30
21:0002:30
22:0003:30
23:0004:30

About Indian Standard Time (IST)

Geographic Coverage

IST covers the entire Indian subcontinent:

  • India: All 28 states and 8 union territories
  • Major Cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow
  • States: From Jammu & Kashmir in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, from Gujarat in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east
  • Union Territories: Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, etc.
  • Sri Lanka: Also uses IST (UTC+5:30)
Economic and Business Significance

IST is crucial for:

  • IT Industry: Major tech hubs in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune
  • Financial Markets: Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange
  • Manufacturing: Industrial centers across the country
  • Government: All official business and administration
Historical Context
  • Established: 1947 (after Indian independence)
  • Previous System: Multiple local times before standardization
  • Meridian: Based on 82.5°E longitude (passing through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh)
  • Consistency: No daylight saving time since independence
Cultural and Social Impact
  • Work Culture: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM typical business hours
  • Festivals: All major Indian festivals follow IST
  • Media: Television, radio, and news broadcasts
  • Transportation: Railway and airline schedules
Note: India does not observe daylight saving time, making IST consistent year-round. This unique 30-minute offset (UTC+5:30) is shared with Sri Lanka and is different from most other time zones which use full-hour offsets.

Quick Reference

Business Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
Typical Indian workday

Stock Markets

9:15 AM - 3:30 PM IST
BSE and NSE trading hours

Peak Hours

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM IST
Morning rush hour

Major Cities in IST

Metropolitan Cities
  • New Delhi: Capital city, government headquarters
  • Mumbai: Financial capital, Bollywood
  • Bangalore: IT capital, Silicon Valley of India
  • Chennai: Manufacturing hub, cultural center
  • Kolkata: Cultural capital, intellectual center
  • Hyderabad: Tech hub, pharmaceutical industry
Other Major Cities
  • Pune: Education and IT hub
  • Ahmedabad: Business and textile center
  • Jaipur: Pink City, tourism and handicrafts
  • Lucknow: Administrative center of Uttar Pradesh
  • Kochi: Port city, spice trade
  • Chandigarh: Planned city, administrative center

Business and Economy

Key Industries
  • Information Technology: Software services, IT consulting
  • Manufacturing: Automobiles, textiles, pharmaceuticals
  • Financial Services: Banking, insurance, capital markets
  • Agriculture: Food production, rural economy
Economic Centers
  • Mumbai: Financial capital, stock exchanges
  • Bangalore: IT and startup ecosystem
  • Delhi NCR: Government and corporate headquarters
  • Chennai: Manufacturing and automotive