IST to EEST Time Converter

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

Mumbai · India Standard Time
21:36:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Athens · Eastern European Summer Time
19:06:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00

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

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 IST and EEST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). 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 IST (09:30–13:30 EEST).

Hour-by-hour IST to EEST conversion table

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

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
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

Sun today in Mumbai and Athens

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and EEST right now?+
EEST (Eastern European Summer Time) is currently 2h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or EEST observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. EEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and EEST?+
The strongest overlap is 12:00–16:00 IST (09:30–13:30 EEST), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Athens when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Mumbai (IST), it is 09:30 Wed in Athens (EEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and EEST?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. EEST maps to "Europe/Athens". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind Athens?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Athens (EEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EEST is 2h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and EEST?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and EEST is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3). 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 IST and EEST?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 12:00–16:00 IST.