PST to IST Converter
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. During US PDT (summer), the gap narrows to 12 hours 30 minutes.
Daylight saving note: During US PDT (March–November), the gap narrows to 12h 30m. India never observes DST.
PST to IST Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇺🇸 PST | 🇮🇳 PST → ISTUTC-8 to UTC+5:30 | 🇮🇳 PDT → ISTUTC-7 to UTC+5:30 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM | |
| 01:00 | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM | |
| 02:00 | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM | |
| 03:00 | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| 04:00 | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM | |
| 05:00 | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| 06:00 | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM | |
| 07:00 | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM | |
| 08:00 | 9:30 PM | 8:30 PM | |
| 09:00 | 10:30 PM | 9:30 PM | |
| 10:00 | 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM | |
| 11:00 | 12:30 AM | 11:30 PM | next day |
| 12:00 | 1:30 AM | 12:30 AM | next day |
| 13:00 | 2:30 AM | 1:30 AM | next day |
| 14:00 | 3:30 AM | 2:30 AM | next day |
| 15:00 | 4:30 AM | 3:30 AM | next day |
| 16:00 | 5:30 AM | 4:30 AM | next day |
| 17:00 | 6:30 AM | 5:30 AM | next day |
| 18:00 | 7:30 AM | 6:30 AM | next day |
| 19:00 | 8:30 AM | 7:30 AM | next day |
| 20:00 | 9:30 AM | 8:30 AM | next day |
| 21:00 | 10:30 AM | 9:30 AM | next day |
| 22:00 | 11:30 AM | 10:30 AM | next day |
| 23:00 | 12:30 PM | 11:30 AM | next day |
* "next day" = converted time falls on the following calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule Pacific Standard Time–India Standard Time Calls
The West Coast–India overlap is extremely tight. India business hours (9 AM–6 PM IST) correspond to 7:30 PM–4:30 AM PST — entirely outside normal US West Coast working hours. Most PST-IST teams either hold very early morning India calls (7:00–8:00 AM IST = 5:30–6:30 PM PST prior day) or rely on async communication.
About Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8) covers the US West Coast. During summer (March–November), it advances to PDT (UTC-7). Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and Seattle all run on Pacific Time. At 13.5 hours from India, PST creates the largest common business timezone gap within the US-India tech corridor.
About India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) covers all of India year-round without DST. The 13.5-hour PST gap means that when California engineers end their workday at 5 PM PST, it is already 6:30 AM next morning in Bangalore — India's next business day has begun.
How to Avoid Pacific Standard Time–India Standard Time Conversion Mistakes
Use the live clocks and the table for different jobs. The live clocks show the current offset between Pacific Standard Time and India Standard Time. 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 Pacific Standard Time can become the next day in India Standard Time, 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 PST/ 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 is the PST to IST time difference?
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. During US Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, March–November), the gap is 12 hours 30 minutes. India does not observe DST, so the change comes entirely from the US side.
What time is 9 AM PST in IST?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST (same day). During US PDT, 9:00 AM PDT is 9:30 PM IST. California mornings correspond to late evening in India.
Is there any overlap between PST and IST working hours?
Almost none. India business hours (9 AM–6 PM IST) correspond to 7:30 PM–4:30 AM PST — well outside normal US working hours. Most California-India teams schedule very early morning India calls or late evening PST calls to find a shared window.
What time should a California company call India?
The least-bad option for PST-IST calls is 5:30–7:30 PM PST (7:00–9:00 AM IST next day in India). This requires late-ish California hours and early morning in India. There is no window where both sides are in standard 9-5 hours.