EDT to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- June 30, 2025

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Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

UTC-4:00 • New York, Toronto, Washington DC

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Indian Standard Time (IST)

UTC+5:30 • Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (EDT): -04:00

UTC Offset (IST): +05:30

DST Status: --

EDT Time: --

IST Time: --

Time Format:

Current EDT: --:--:--

Current IST: --:--:--

🌍 EDT observes daylight saving time (summer only, UTC-4). IST never observes daylight saving time and is always UTC+5:30.

EDT to IST Conversion Guide

What is EDT to IST Conversion?

EDT to IST conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Daylight Time and Indian Standard Time. EDT is UTC-4 and is observed during summer months in North America. IST is always UTC+5:30 and never changes for daylight saving time. The time difference between these zones is 9 hours and 30 minutes, with IST being ahead of EDT.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Used in eastern North America including New York, Toronto, Washington DC, and Atlanta during daylight saving time (summer). UTC-4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Indian Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Chennai. Always UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving time adjustments ever implemented. India uses only one time zone across the entire country.

Time Difference: IST is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EDT. This makes IST to EDT conversion predictable when EDT is in effect (summer months).

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): Only observed during summer months (March to November) when clocks are set forward one hour from EST (UTC-5) to EDT (UTC-4)

Indian Standard Time (IST): Never observes daylight saving time - IST remains UTC+5:30 throughout the year

Seasonal Difference: When EDT is not in effect (winter), Eastern Standard Time (EST) is used, changing the time difference to 10 hours and 30 minutes

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

EDT 9:00 AM → IST 6:30 PM

EDT 5:00 PM → IST 2:30 AM (next day)

Limited overlap between business hours

International Meetings

Best EDT Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Converts to IST: 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Good for late afternoon IST meetings

Travel Planning

EDT Departure: 11:00 PM

IST Arrival: 8:30 AM (next day)

Significant time zone jump eastward

Event Coordination

EDT Midnight: 9:30 AM IST (same day)

EDT Noon: 9:30 PM IST

Add 9:30 hours to EDT time

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• To convert EDT to IST, add 9 hours and 30 minutes to EDT time

• EDT is only used during summer months; winter uses EST (UTC-5) with 10:30 hour difference

• IST is always 9.5 hours ahead of EDT, making it often the next day in India

• Best meeting times are EDT 7-11 AM (IST 4:30-8:30 PM) for business overlap

• When scheduling, always verify if EDT or EST is in effect for the date

• India uses only one time zone despite its large geographic area, simplifying IST calculations

Convert Between Eastern Daylight Time and Indian Standard Time

When you're juggling meetings across time zones or trying to figure out when to call a friend overseas, this EDT to IST converter saves the guesswork. Below is a quick reference showing which countries fall under each of these time zones. This helps give you a broader sense of where the time applies.

Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)	Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
United States Canada Bahamas Haiti Cayman Islands Turks and Caicos Islands Dominican Republic Jamaica Puerto Rico (U.S. Territory) Bermuda Barbados Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	India Sri Lanka

Whether you're working remotely with a colleague in Delhi or planning a trip from New York to Mumbai, understanding the time gap can make your day a whole lot smoother.

What this tool does in a nutshell

This time converter helps you translate a specific time between Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and Indian Standard Time (IST). You can pick the date and time in either timezone and instantly see what it becomes in the other. It works both ways and even includes automatic updates based on daylight saving time if you want that.

Why this matters when you're working or traveling across borders

With a 9-and-a-half hour difference, coordinating anything between EDT and IST isn't easy by mental math. Whether you're setting up a Zoom call between New York and Bangalore or booking a flight from Toronto to Delhi, even a small mistake in timing could mean missing a meeting or arriving hours early. This tool keeps everything aligned without effort.

How to use the converter step by step

1. Pick your input time zone

Use the dropdown just above the time inputs to choose whether you're starting from EDT or IST. The rest adjusts accordingly.

2. Select your date and time

Choose the exact date and time using the date and time input fields. You can manually set it, or press the “Now” button to automatically fill in the current time.

3. Click "Convert Time" or let it happen automatically

If auto-convert is turned on (which it is by default), the conversion happens instantly when you change the time. If not, just hit the “Convert Time” button manually.

4. View your result

You’ll see the converted time in a large display, with the exact date and time zone label below. It also shows the time difference and UTC offset information if you've enabled those options.

Extra controls that make life easier

This isn’t just a basic calculator. It’s loaded with options to fit different needs:

Auto Convert: Lets the result update as soon as you change the input
Daylight Saving Aware: Adjusts for DST in North America automatically (summer only)
Show UTC Offset: Shows the raw UTC offsets for both zones
Show Seconds: For precise timing down to the second
12/24 Hour Format: Switch between clock styles by clicking the toggle button
Swap: Instantly switch the input and output zones with one click
Reset: Clears everything and returns to default settings

What if I’m using this in real life?

Say you're in Canada and planning a customer service call with someone in India. You want to set it up for 10:00 AM your time. Plug it in as EDT 10:00 AM and you’ll see the result show as 7:30 PM IST. That’s dinner time in India, so maybe a morning call your time isn’t the best bet. Try shifting to 7:30 AM EDT instead, which gives your partner 5:00 PM IST.

Everything you need to keep EDT and IST aligned without stress

This tool helps take the edge off cross-time-zone planning. It’s flexible, fast, and accurate down to the second. Whether you're planning a trip, prepping for a remote meeting, or just curious about what time it is in another part of the world, the EDT to IST converter has your back with all the info right where you need it.