CalendarwiseHow to convert EST to IST
To convert EST to IST, add 10 hours 30 minutes. India Standard Time is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes.
The converter above does the sum for you. It starts with the current time in Eastern Time (New York). Change the date or time and the India Standard Time row updates. To compare other cities too, add them with the box under the list, or open the full time zone converter.
Common questions
What is EST to IST?
To convert EST to IST, add 10 hours 30 minutes. India Standard Time is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST. While the US is on daylight saving time (EDT, roughly March to November), the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Does this handle daylight saving time?
Yes. The offset shown is the one in effect on the date you choose, so a summer date uses daylight saving time where it applies.
What is the current time in India Standard Time?
Press Use the current time. The India Standard Time row shows the time there now.
Which IST is this?
This page uses India Standard Time. The abbreviation IST is also used for Irish Standard Time and Israel Standard Time, which have different offsets.
Is EST the same as ET?
ET (Eastern Time) is EST in winter and EDT in summer. Typing EST here means Eastern Time in New York, and the converter picks the correct offset for the date.