BJT to IST Time Converter

Convert China Standard Time (BJT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m behind.

Beijing · China Standard Time
13:22:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
10:52:53
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: BJT (Beijing)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can BJT and IST meet?

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BJT
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Beijing (BJT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 12:00–16:00 BJT (09:30–13:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour BJT to IST conversion table

BJT time (Beijing)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Mon21:30 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon22:30 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon23:30 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon00:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon01:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon02:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon03:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon04:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon05:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon06:30 MonBJT working
10:00 Mon07:30 MonBJT working
11:00 Mon08:30 MonBJT working
12:00 Mon09:30 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon10:30 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon11:30 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon12:30 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon13:30 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon14:30 MonIST working
18:00 Mon15:30 MonIST working
19:00 Mon16:30 MonIST working
20:00 Mon17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon20:30 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Shanghai and Mumbai

Shanghai
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
18:40
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 37m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 58m

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Looking for local time? See time in Shanghai or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BJT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 2h 30m behind BJT (China Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BJT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
BJT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BJT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 BJT (09:30–13:30 IST), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Beijing?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Beijing (BJT), it is 09:30 Mon in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BJT and IST?+
BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Beijing ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Beijing (BJT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 2h 30m behind BJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BJT and IST?+
BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BJT and IST?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 BJT.