EEST to IST Time Converter

Convert Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m ahead.

Athens · Eastern European Summer Time
11:02:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
13:32:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: EEST (Athens)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EEST (Eastern European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+03:00 → UTC+02:00
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EEST observes DST while IST does not. The 2.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EEST starts or ends DST.

When can EEST and IST meet?

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EEST
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Athens (EEST). 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: 09:00–14:00 EEST (11:30–16:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour EEST to IST conversion table

EEST time (Athens)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed09:30 WedIST working
08:00 Wed10:30 WedIST working
09:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed12:30 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed13:30 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed14:30 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed15:30 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed16:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed17:30 WedEEST working
16:00 Wed18:30 WedEEST working
17:00 Wed19:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed20:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed21:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed22:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed23:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed00:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed01:30 ThuOff-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

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Athens
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
AthensThessaloniki
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 Athens and Mumbai

Athens
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
20:27
Solar noon
13:22
Daylight
14h 9m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EEST and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 2h 30m ahead EEST (Eastern European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EEST or IST observe daylight saving time?+
EEST: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EEST and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 EEST (11:30–16:30 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 Athens?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Athens (EEST), it is 14:30 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EEST and IST?+
EEST maps to "Europe/Athens" 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 Athens ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Athens (EEST) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 2h 30m ahead EEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EEST and IST?+
EEST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) 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 EEST and IST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 EEST.