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UTC to IST Time Converter
Convert UTC to India Time with a live clock and clean permalinks.
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IST
When it is 7:30 AM in UTC, it is 1:00 PM in India Time.
UTC to IST at a glance
India Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. If someone gives you a time in UTC, move the clock by 5 hours 30 minutes to read it in India Time. A 9:00 AM start in London becomes 2:30 PM in New Delhi.
What UTC covers
UTC is the global reference clock used to compare time zones around the world. It does not change for daylight saving time. It is the safest format for international schedules, APIs, databases, and server logs.
What India Time covers
India Time is used across all of India. It stays fixed year-round and is one of the most common South Asian reference clocks. It is widely used for offshore work, product teams, support operations, and engineering handoffs.
Quick answers
What is the time difference between UTC and IST?
India Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
What happens to a 3:00 PM meeting in UTC?
It lands at 8:30 PM in IST.
Does daylight saving time matter for UTC to IST?
UTC and India Time are shown using the offsets that are active right now, so the result already reflects any daylight saving change in effect today.