IST to ET Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern Time (ET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:53:08
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
New York · Eastern Time
17:23:08
Monday, May 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: IST (Mumbai)
To: ET (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
ET (Eastern Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: ET observes DST while IST does not. The 9.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when ET starts or ends DST.

When can IST and ET 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.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 18:00–18:00 IST (08:30–08:30 ET).

Hour-by-hour IST to ET conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)ET time (New York)Status
00:00 Tue14:30 MonET working
01:00 Tue15:30 MonET working
02:00 Tue16:30 MonET working
03:00 Tue17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue22:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue23:30 MonIST working
10:00 Tue00:30 TueIST working
11:00 Tue01:30 TueIST working
12:00 Tue02:30 TueIST working
13:00 Tue03:30 TueIST working
14:00 Tue04:30 TueIST working
15:00 Tue05:30 TueIST working
16:00 Tue06:30 TueIST working
17:00 Tue07:30 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue08:30 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue09:30 TueET working
20:00 Tue10:30 TueET working
21:00 Tue11:30 TueET working
22:00 Tue12:30 TueET working
23:00 Tue13:30 TueET 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

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 Time (ET)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Mumbai and New York

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 59m
New York
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 18m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Mumbai or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and ET right now?+
ET (Eastern Time) is currently 9h 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 ET observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. ET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and ET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 18:00–18:00 IST (08:30–08:30 ET).
What time is it in New York when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Mumbai (IST), it is 02:30 Tue in New York (ET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and ET?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. ET maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind New York (ET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ET is 9h 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 ET?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and ET is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 ET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between IST and ET is 18:00–18:00 IST.