ET to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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Eastern Time (ET)

UTC-5/-4 • New York, Toronto, Miami

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

India Standard Time (IST)

UTC+5:30 • Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (ET): -5

UTC Offset (IST): +5:30

DST Status: --

ET Time: --

IST Time: --

Time Format:

Current ET: --:--:--

Current IST: --:--:--

🇮🇳 IST is 10.5 hours ahead of EST (9.5 hours during EDT). India never observes daylight saving time and uses a unique half-hour offset.

ET to IST Conversion Guide

What is ET to IST Conversion?

ET to IST conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Time and India Standard Time zones. ET switches between EST (UTC-5) during standard time and EDT (UTC-4) during daylight saving time. IST is UTC+5:30 and never changes, as India does not observe daylight saving time. The time difference is 10.5 hours during EST and 9.5 hours during EDT, with IST being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Time (ET): Used in New York, Toronto, Miami. Switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4) seasonally.

India Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India including Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. Always UTC+5:30 with a unique half-hour offset.

Time Difference: IST is 10.5 hours ahead of EST and 9.5 hours ahead of EDT.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EST Period: First Sunday in November to second Sunday in March (UTC-5)

EDT Period: Second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November (UTC-4)

India: Never observes daylight saving time - remains UTC+5:30 year-round for national unity

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (EST)

EST 9:00 AM → IST 7:30 PM (same day)

EST 1:00 PM → IST 11:30 PM (same day)

10.5-hour difference

Business Hours (EDT)

EDT 10:00 AM → IST 7:30 PM (same day)

EDT 2:00 PM → IST 11:30 PM (same day)

9.5-hour difference in summer

Meeting Planning

Best ET Time: 8:00-11:00 AM

Converts to IST: 6:30-9:30 PM

Good evening hours in India

Travel Planning

ET Departure: 11:00 PM

IST Arrival: 9:30 AM (next day)

Overnight flight timing

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• IST is 10.5 hours ahead of EST - add 10 hours 30 minutes to convert from EST to IST

• During EDT (summer), add 9 hours 30 minutes to convert to IST

• India uses a unique half-hour offset (UTC+5:30) unlike most world time zones

• Best meeting times: 8-11 AM ET = 6:30-9:30 PM IST

• India spans a vast longitude but uses one time zone for national unity

• Large time difference makes next-day business scheduling common

ET to IST Time Converter

Need to coordinate meetings, plan flights, or just check in with friends across continents? This tool makes it simple to convert time between Eastern Time and India Standard Time. Here's a quick view of the time zones in action:

Eastern Time (ET)	India Standard Time (IST)
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇯🇲 Jamaica	🇮🇳 India

Why this tool comes in handy

Whether you're running a startup in Toronto or leading a development team in Mumbai, time coordination is part of the job. ET and IST are almost opposite sides of the clock, making mistakes easy and confusion common. This calculator gives you an accurate answer right away, with daylight saving and formatting built in.

How to use it without second-guessing

Step-by-step

Select your date using the calendar picker.
Set the time you'd like to convert.
Choose the input time zone, either ET or IST.
Click "Convert Time" or enable "Auto Convert" for instant results as you type.
See the converted time on the other side of the screen, along with time difference, UTC offset, and formatted breakdown.

Live updates and quick controls

The tool shows the current time in both zones so you can see what’s happening *right now*. Use the "Now" button to pull in the current time for conversion. Want to flip the direction? Just hit "Swap" and your input/output zones switch places.

Features that save you clicks

Auto Convert: When checked, the conversion updates as soon as you enter or adjust the date/time.
DST Aware: Ensures you get accurate results during summer months in ET (when Eastern Daylight Time applies).
Show UTC Offset: Displays numeric offsets for both zones, useful for technical or flight-planning tasks.
Show Seconds: For those who need precision to the second, toggle this on or off anytime.
Time Format: Choose between 12-hour and 24-hour display with a single click.

Quick timezone insights

Eastern Time shifts twice a year between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). This is automatically handled when DST Aware is checked.
India Standard Time never changes, it’s always UTC+5:30.
The difference is usually 10.5 hours, but becomes 9.5 hours during daylight saving in North America.

One practical example

Suppose you're planning a webinar that starts at 10:00 AM in New York. Your audience in India will need to join at 7:30 PM. Using this tool, you can confirm those numbers, share a graphic, or even copy the formatted breakdown. Whether you’re working between 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇮🇳 India or managing teams in 🇧🇸 Bahamas and 🇮🇳 India, this tool keeps everyone in sync.

Stay on top of time zones without missing a beat

Between daylight saving, half-hour offsets, and scattered schedules, international planning can get messy fast. This calculator cuts through the clutter. Use it daily to keep calls timely, plans aligned, and your schedule stress-free.