GST to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 10, 2025

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Gulf Standard Time (GST)

UTC+4 • Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat

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 (GST): +4

UTC Offset (IST): +5:30

DST Status: --

GST Time: --

IST Time: --

Time Format:

Current GST: --:--:--

Current IST: --:--:--

🕰️ GST is UTC+4 and IST is UTC+5:30. Neither timezone observes daylight saving time, maintaining a constant 1.5-hour difference year-round.

GST to IST Conversion Guide

What is GST to IST Conversion?

GST to IST conversion helps you translate time between Gulf Standard Time and India Standard Time. GST is UTC+4 and never changes, while IST is UTC+5:30 and also never changes. The time difference is consistently 1 hour and 30 minutes, with IST always ahead of GST throughout the year.

Time Zone Information

Gulf Standard Time (GST): Used primarily in UAE and Oman. Always UTC+4 with no daylight saving time.

India Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India. Always UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving time since 1945.

Time Difference: IST is consistently 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of GST year-round.

Daylight Saving Time Status

Gulf States: UAE and Oman do not observe daylight saving time, maintaining stable UTC+4 offset

India: Has not observed daylight saving time since 1945, maintaining stable UTC+5:30 offset

Consistent Difference: The 1.5-hour difference remains constant throughout the year

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

GST 9:00 AM → IST 10:30 AM

GST 5:00 PM → IST 6:30 PM

Standard business day conversion

Meeting Times

GST 8:00 AM → IST 9:30 AM

GST 4:30 PM → IST 6:00 PM

Excellent overlap for business calls

Early Hours

GST 12:00 AM → IST 1:30 AM

GST 6:00 AM → IST 7:30 AM

Early morning coordination

Evening Coordination

GST 7:00 PM → IST 8:30 PM

GST 10:30 PM → IST 12:00 AM (next day)

Evening meetings and coordination

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Both regions use stable time zones with no daylight saving changes

• Add 1 hour and 30 minutes to GST to get IST

• Business hours overlap from GST 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (IST 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM)

• GST is used primarily in UAE and Oman, while other Gulf states use different time zones

• IST uses a unique 30-minute offset, making it UTC+5:30

• Close time proximity makes GST-IST ideal for business collaboration

Convert Time Between GST and IST

Coordinating between the Gulf and India just got simpler. If you're working across borders or planning calls with someone in either region, this converter helps translate time between Gulf Standard Time (GST) and India Standard Time (IST) in just a few clicks.

GST (UTC+4)	IST (UTC+5:30)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇴🇲 Oman	🇮🇳 India 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Why this tool matters when timing is everything

Whether you're managing a remote team, hosting virtual meetings, or just trying to catch up with family overseas, time differences can be a hassle. The GST to IST converter helps eliminate guesswork by giving you a precise, real-time view of what time it is on the other side.

For example, say you're in the UAE and need to check when to schedule a team check-in with your colleagues in Bangalore. Set your local time, and the converter instantly shows you the equivalent IST. You’ll never have to count hours on your fingers again.

How to use it without breaking stride

Start with your local date and time

In the top section, choose the date and time based on where you are—either GST or IST. Use the dropdown to confirm which timezone you're starting from. The tool is smart enough to update automatically if you prefer it that way.

Click “Convert Time” for an instant result

Once you’ve filled in the date and time, just hit the Convert Time button. You’ll see the converted time right away, along with the full date and UTC offsets for both regions. There’s even a note if daylight saving time is ever a concern (though it’s not for these zones).

Need it the other way around? Swap with one click

If you're trying to go from IST back to GST, just tap the Swap button. The tool reverses the direction of conversion instantly, updating everything else in place.

Want current time? Tap “Now”

The Now button fills in the current time in your selected starting zone. Super useful when you’re dealing with live calls or on-the-fly planning.

Dig into the smart extras if you want more control

Toggle between 12 and 24-hour format

Whether you prefer AM/PM or the 24-hour clock, there’s a button to flip the display format. Great for those who are more comfortable Reading time one way or the other.

See seconds and UTC offsets

You can choose to show seconds in the clock display or hide them for a cleaner look. Same goes for UTC offsets, which some people like to see for clarity, especially if they work across many zones.

Auto convert while typing

If you enable “Auto Convert,” the tool will update the result every time you change the date or time field, no extra click required.

No surprises with daylight saving

Both GST and IST don’t observe daylight saving time. This means the 1.5-hour difference stays the same all year long. You’ll see this clearly marked in the output section for peace of mind.

Where this tool really comes in handy

Let’s say you’re in Oman 🇴🇲 and trying to schedule a product demo with a client in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. You want it at 3:00 PM your time. Type in 15:00 GST, hit Convert, and you’ll see it’s 4:30 PM IST. Perfect for late afternoon follow-ups on both ends.

Stay on schedule from Dubai to Delhi

This converter makes it easy to work between GST and IST without second-guessing or scrambling. Whether you’re planning business calls, managing remote teams, or simply trying to stay in touch, it keeps your calendar aligned and your time precise. Next time you need to coordinate from Dubai to Mumbai or Abu Dhabi to Bangalore, this tool will keep everything running smoothly.