GILT to IST Time Converter

Convert Gilbert Islands Time (GILT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6h 30m behind.

Tarawa · Gilbert Islands Time
03:20:01
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
20:50:01
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: GILT (Tarawa)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GILT (Gilbert Islands Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GILT and IST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour GILT to IST conversion table

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

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

Gilbert Islands Time (GILT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Tarawa
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Tarawa
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 Tarawa and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 1m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GILT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 6h 30m behind GILT (Gilbert Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GILT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
GILT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GILT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 GILT (09:30–09:30 IST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Tarawa?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Tarawa (GILT), it is 05:30 Sat in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GILT and IST?+
GILT maps to "Pacific/Tarawa" 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 Tarawa ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Tarawa (GILT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 6h 30m behind GILT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GILT and IST?+
GILT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) 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 GILT and IST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 GILT.