IST to EST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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IST

India Standard Time

EST

Eastern Standard Time

Time Format:

Live IST: --:--:--

💡 EST is 10.5 hours behind IST

Convert IST to EST or EDT

If you're working from India and need to sync up with colleagues in North America, this converter helps you get the exact Eastern time, whether it's Standard or Daylight. It figures out the offset for you and even adjusts the date when needed. Here's a quick look at the countries using each time zone:

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

Automatically accounts for Daylight Saving in the US

India stays on IST year-round, but the US Eastern zone switches between EST and EDT depending on the time of year. This tool checks your selected date and applies the correct offset: 10.5 hours for EST and 9.5 hours for EDT. No mental gymnastics needed.

Why this converter is more useful than a spreadsheet

If you're sending out invites, scheduling meetings, or working across time zones, there's no room for mistakes. A one-hour or even half-hour error can derail a whole team. With this converter, you never have to look up time zone rules or guess which side of DST the date falls on. It just gives you the correct time every time.

How to go from IST to EST in seconds

1. Enter your IST time and date

The tool starts you off by showing the current IST time. You can adjust the time and date using the left-side inputs.

2. Hit the Convert button

Tap the center arrow icon. The tool subtracts the right offset and gives you the accurate Eastern time on the right panel.

3. Review the EST or EDT output

The output updates instantly with both time and date adjusted. You’ll also see the label and description switch to either EST or EDT depending on whether Daylight Saving applies.

Features built with real-world use in mind

Live IST clock

A digital clock at the bottom keeps live IST ticking in real time. Great if you're outside India but need to keep track of local time there.

12H and 24H toggle

If you're used to seeing time in AM/PM or military-style 24-hour format, the converter gives you both options with a single click.

Visual confirmation after every conversion

Each time you convert, the EST section lights up gently to let you know your result has refreshed. It’s quick and subtle, but helpful when you're multitasking.

Keep an eye on date changes

Because of the time difference, a conversion from IST to EST can roll back the date. For example, 6:00 AM IST on March 10 might become 7:30 PM EST on March 9. This tool updates the date along with the time so you always stay on target.

Example: Planning an email campaign from Delhi to New York

You're based in Delhi 🇮🇳 and want your newsletter to go live at 9:00 PM EST. You enter 7:30 AM IST the next day into the converter, and it gives you the previous day's 9:00 PM EST. Now you know exactly when to schedule the send, no need for back-and-forth guessing.

Built for global teams who need to get it right

If you're juggling deadlines, meetings, or content schedules between India and North America, this converter keeps you accurate and on track. No more timezone confusion or calendar mishaps.