New York to India Time Converter
India (IST) is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. During US daylight saving (EDT), the gap is 9 hours 30 minutes.
Daylight saving note: During US EDT (March–November), the gap narrows from 10h 30m to 9h 30m. India never observes DST.
ET to IST Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇺🇸 ET | 🇮🇳 ET → ISTUTC-5 to UTC+5:30 | 🇮🇳 EDT → ISTUTC-4 to UTC+5:30 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM | |
| 01:00 | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM | |
| 02:00 | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | |
| 03:00 | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 04:00 | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 05:00 | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 06:00 | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 07:00 | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 08:00 | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 09:00 | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 10:00 | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 11:00 | 9:30 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 12:00 | 10:30 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 13:00 | 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 14:00 | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM | next day |
| 15:00 | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM | next day |
| 16:00 | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 17:00 | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM | next day |
| 18:00 | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM | next day |
| 19:00 | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM | next day |
| 20:00 | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM | next day |
| 21:00 | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM | next day |
| 22:00 | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | next day |
| 23:00 | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | next day |
* "next day" = converted time falls on the following calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule New York–India Calls
For New York-based teams working with India, the 8:00–9:30 AM EST window (6:30–8:00 PM IST) is the daily overlap slot. A 9:00 AM New York standup hits at 7:30 PM IST — India's early evening. After 9:30 AM EST, India enters after-hours territory.
About New York (ET)
New York (Eastern Time, EST/EDT) sits 10.5 hours behind India in winter. The city hosts the largest concentration of financial firms and tech companies on the US East Coast. Many Wall Street firms run global delivery centers in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru — bridging this 10.5-hour gap daily.
About India (IST)
India runs on a single timezone (IST, UTC+5:30) covering Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. There is no regional time variation. The 10.5-hour gap from New York means India's business day starts and ends before New York's morning coffee.
How to Avoid New York–India Conversion Mistakes
Use the live clocks and the table for different jobs. The live clocks show the current offset between New York and India. The table gives you a stable reference for planning common hours. If the page has more than one table column, pick the column that matches the season or DST state shown in the column label.
Daylight saving is the main trap. Some pairs stay fixed all year, while others move by one hour because only one side changes clocks, or because the two sides change on different dates. That is why this page keeps the daylight saving note near the live clocks and labels alternate table scenarios instead of hiding the offset change in a paragraph.
Always check the calendar date when the converted time lands near midnight. A late evening time in New York can become the next day in India, and an early morning time can still be the previous day. If the table marks "next day" or "prev day", include that date shift in the message or calendar invite.
Abbreviations can be ambiguous. ET can mean EST or EDT; London can be GMT or BST; Sydney can be AEST or AEDT. City names and IANA time zones are safer for exact scheduling than abbreviations alone. For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July before you lock it in.
For one-off events, enter the exact date and time in the main time zone converter or meeting scheduler if the table does not show your hour. That keeps the answer tied to the correct daylight saving rule instead of a memorized offset.
When you share the result, write both local times in one line: "10:00 AM ET/ converted IST time." For client calls, flights, webinars, launches, and deadlines, also include the date. The extra wording feels repetitive, but it gives every recipient a second way to catch a timezone mistake before it becomes a missed meeting. It is especially helpful when someone forwards the invite to a third city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is 9 AM New York in India?
9:00 AM New York (EST) is 7:30 PM IST. During US EDT, 9:00 AM EDT is 6:30 PM IST.
What is the best time for a New York–India call?
8:00–9:30 AM EST (6:30–8:00 PM IST) is the only window where New York is in normal working hours and India is still in the early evening. After 9:30 AM EST, India enters late evening territory.
What time is 12 PM New York in India?
12:00 PM (noon) New York (EST) is 10:30 PM IST — late night in India. Most India-based teams are unavailable at this time.
Does the New York to India time difference change?
Yes. When the US shifts to EDT in March, the gap narrows from 10.5 to 9.5 hours. In November, when the US reverts to EST, it goes back to 10.5 hours. India never changes.