Support teams
Plan India evening support handoffs with U.S. morning teams.
Reverse guide
India Time to USA Time Zones
Use this guide to compare India Standard Time with U.S. business hours across Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii time.
IST to USA Time Difference
India Standard Time stays at UTC+5:30 all year. The U.S. side may change because many states use daylight saving time, so always check the exact date for important meetings.
| India time | U.S. Eastern | U.S. Central | U.S. Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM EST / 8:30 AM EDT | 6:30 AM CST / 7:30 AM CDT | 4:30 AM PST / 5:30 AM PDT |
| 8:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM EST / 10:30 AM EDT | 8:30 AM CST / 9:30 AM CDT | 6:30 AM PST / 7:30 AM PDT |
| 10:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM EST / 12:30 PM EDT | 10:30 AM CST / 11:30 AM CDT | 8:30 AM PST / 9:30 AM PDT |
Best Uses
Remote meetings
Compare IST with East Coast, Central and West Coast hours before sending invites.
Deadlines
Check whether a U.S. deadline falls on the same or next calendar day in India.
India to USA Time FAQs
Is IST ahead of all USA time zones?
Yes. India is ahead of every main U.S. time zone, but the exact difference depends on the U.S. zone and daylight saving time.
What is the best tool for IST to USA comparison?
The Time Zone Converter is best for checking exact India and USA time differences.