Does daylight saving time change the offset between Eastern Time (EST/EDT) and India Standard Time (IST)?

Yes. Whenever either region begins or ends daylight saving time (if it observes DST), the difference between clocks can shift. This converter uses real-time timezone data so the offset stays accurate.

Is the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) to India Standard Time (IST) converter free?

Yes. TeamTimezones is free to use with no signup required. Pick your zones, compare current times, and plan meetings across regions.

How accurate is the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) to India Standard Time (IST) conversion?

The tool uses modern browser timezone rules (IANA) and matches what you see above for “right now”. Always double-check mission-critical schedules around DST transition nights.

Eastern Time (EST/EDT) to India Standard Time (IST) Time Converter

India Standard Time (IST) is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Time (EST/EDT) right now.

At 00:00 (midnight) Eastern Time (EST/EDT) on 2026-05-22, it is 9:30 AM in India Standard Time (IST).

When it is 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (EST/EDT), it is 9:30 PM in India Standard Time (IST) on that same date.

The exact difference can change when either place starts or ends daylight saving time.

Eastern Time (EST/EDT)

3:33 AM

Friday, May 22

India Standard Time (IST)

1:03 PM

Friday, May 22

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Typical local hours in Eastern Time (EST/EDT) and matching clock time in India Standard Time (IST) for 2026-05-22.

Eastern Time (EST/EDT)	India Standard Time (IST)
9:00 AM	6:30 PM
12:00 PM	9:30 PM
3:00 PM	12:30 AM
6:00 PM	3:30 AM

Eastern Time (EST/EDT) to India Standard Time (IST) Time Converter

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Eastern Time (EST/EDT)

India Standard Time (IST)

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