CXT to IST Time Converter

Convert Christmas Island Time (CXT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1h 30m behind.

Flying Fish Cove · Christmas Island Time
04:26:00
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+7 · UTC+07:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:56:00
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: CXT (Flying Fish Cove)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CXT (Christmas Island Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CXT and IST meet?

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CXT
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Flying Fish Cove (CXT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 CXT (09:30–14:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour CXT to IST conversion table

CXT time (Flying Fish Cove)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Sat22:30 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sat23:30 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sat00:30 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sat01:30 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sat02:30 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat03:30 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat04:30 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat05:30 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat06:30 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat07:30 SatCXT working
10:00 Sat08:30 SatCXT working
11:00 Sat09:30 SatBoth at work
12:00 Sat10:30 SatBoth at work
13:00 Sat11:30 SatBoth at work
14:00 Sat12:30 SatBoth at work
15:00 Sat13:30 SatBoth at work
16:00 Sat14:30 SatBoth at work
17:00 Sat15:30 SatIST working
18:00 Sat16:30 SatIST working
19:00 Sat17:30 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat18:30 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat19:30 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat20:30 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sat21:30 SatOff-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

Christmas Island Time (CXT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Christmas
Current UTC offset
UTC+07:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+7
Major cities in this zone
Flying Fish Cove
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 Flying Fish Cove and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 2m

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Looking for local time? See time in Flying Fish Cove or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CXT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 1h 30m behind CXT (Christmas Island Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CXT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
CXT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CXT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 CXT (09:30–14:30 IST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Flying Fish Cove?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Flying Fish Cove (CXT), it is 10:30 Sat in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CXT and IST?+
CXT maps to "Indian/Christmas" 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 Flying Fish Cove ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Flying Fish Cove (CXT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 1h 30m behind CXT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CXT and IST?+
CXT is UTC+07:00 (GMT+7) 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 CXT and IST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 CXT.