EST to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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EST

Eastern Standard Time

IST

India Standard Time

Time Format:

Live EST: --:--:--

💡 IST is 10.5 hours ahead of EST

Convert EST to IST

Coordinating between North America and India? This EST to IST converter handles the 10.5 or 9.5 hour difference for you. Whether it’s Eastern Standard or Eastern Daylight Time, the tool shifts the clock and adjusts the date automatically. Here’s a clear look at which countries use each time zone:

Eastern Time Zone Countries 🌎	India Standard Time Countries 🌏
🇺🇸 United States (Eastern states like New York, Florida, Georgia, etc.) 🇨🇦 Canada (Ontario, Quebec) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇵🇦 Panama 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇪🇨 Ecuador (mainland)	🇮🇳 India (entire country) 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Handles Daylight Saving Time behind the scenes

IST doesn’t change year-round, but EST flips to EDT during the warmer months. This converter knows the dates and automatically adjusts the time offset for you. That means when it’s summer in the US, the offset is 9.5 hours, and in winter it’s 10.5. You never have to think about it, just enter your Eastern time and date and get the correct IST result.

Why this conversion matters more than you think

It’s not just about numbers. If you’re setting up a call, shipping code, or planning a release with teams in India and the US, being off by even half an hour can cause confusion. And since India has a half-hour offset (not a full hour like most zones), it’s easy to mess up. This tool makes sure everything lines up the right way.

Steps to convert EST to IST without stress

1. Enter the EST time and date

The left panel lets you enter any Eastern time. Whether it's winter (EST) or summer (EDT), the tool detects the correct context based on the date you enter.

2. Click Convert

Hit the button with the arrow, and the tool calculates the IST equivalent by adding the right number of hours and minutes. It takes care of both the time and the date.

3. Get the IST time immediately

The IST result appears on the right. The fields are locked, so you know the values are exact. If the conversion crosses midnight, the date adjusts automatically too.

Extra features built in

Live EST clock

There's a digital EST clock that updates every second at the bottom of the tool. This is especially useful if you're working from a different time zone and just want to match what time it is back East.

12H/24H toggle

If you prefer military time or want to avoid AM/PM confusion, there’s a built-in toggle. Just hit the "12H" or "24H" button and the display updates instantly.

Visual confirmation

After clicking Convert, the IST panel highlights briefly. It’s a subtle animation to confirm the tool has processed your input and updated the result.

Watch out for the date change

If you're entering an evening EST time, the IST result could fall on the next day. For example, 7:30 PM in New York may convert to 6:00 AM the next day in Mumbai. This converter handles it for you, just glance at the IST date to confirm you're still on the right day for your event or message.

Example: Scheduling a call from Atlanta to Bangalore

You’re working from Atlanta 🇺🇸 and want to set up a check-in with your colleague in Bangalore 🇮🇳. You type in 9:00 AM EST on March 20 and click convert. The result shows 6:30 PM IST on the same date. Now you can send the invite confidently, knowing you’re aligned.

Keep your EST to IST shifts clean and reliable

Whether you're planning meetings, releases, or just trying to match your calendar with someone in India, this tool removes the guesswork. With DST handled automatically, and the correct offset applied every time, your conversions stay sharp, fast, and timezone-safe.