Does daylight saving time change the offset between India Standard Time (IST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?

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 India Standard Time (IST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 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 India Standard Time (IST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) 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.

India Standard Time (IST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Time Converter

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST) right now.

At 00:00 (midnight) India Standard Time (IST) on 2026-05-22, it is 6:30 PM in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on 2026-05-21.

When it is 12:00 PM in India Standard Time (IST), it is 6:30 AM in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on that same date.

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

India Standard Time (IST)

1:03 PM

Friday, May 22

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

7:33 AM

Friday, May 22

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Typical local hours in India Standard Time (IST) and matching clock time in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) for 2026-05-22.

India Standard Time (IST)	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
9:00 AM	3:30 AM
12:00 PM	6:30 AM
3:00 PM	9:30 AM
6:00 PM	12:30 PM

India Standard Time (IST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Time Converter

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Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

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