Converts UTC to India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. India uses a single time zone with a 30-minute offset, which makes mental math trickier than whole-hour offsets. This tool handles it correctly, including date changes when the conversion crosses midnight.
UTC to IST Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time to India Standard Time
How to UTC to IST
- 1.Enter the UTC time in hours and minutes.
- 2.Select a date if needed.
- 3.The IST equivalent appears instantly.
- 4.Use the swap button to convert IST to UTC.
About This Tool
Frequently Asked Questions
IST is UTC+5:30. Add 5 hours and 30 minutes to UTC to get IST. India does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset is constant year-round.
India chose UTC+5:30 as a compromise between the solar times of its eastern and western extremes. Several countries have half-hour or 45-minute offsets.
No — IST is UTC+5:30 year-round. This simplifies conversions since the offset never changes.