IST to KPT Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 3h 30m ahead.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
16:47:05
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
20:17:05
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: IST (Mumbai)
To: KPT (Pyongyang)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang))
Observes DST
No

When can IST and KPT 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: 09:00–13:00 IST (12:30–16:30 KPT).

Hour-by-hour IST to KPT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)KPT time (Pyongyang)Status
00:00 Fri03:30 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri04:30 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri05:30 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri06:30 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri07:30 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri08:30 FriOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri09:30 FriKPT working
07:00 Fri10:30 FriKPT working
08:00 Fri11:30 FriKPT working
09:00 Fri12:30 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri13:30 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri14:30 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri15:30 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri16:30 FriBoth at work
14:00 Fri17:30 FriIST working
15:00 Fri18:30 FriIST working
16:00 Fri19:30 FriIST working
17:00 Fri20:30 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri21:30 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri22:30 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri23:30 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri00:30 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri01:30 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri02:30 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

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
Korea Time (Pyongyang) (KPT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Pyongyang
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
Pyongyang

Sun today in Mumbai and Pyongyang

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 Mumbai or time in Pyongyang.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and KPT right now?+
KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)) is currently 3h 30m ahead 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 KPT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. KPT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and KPT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–13:00 IST (12:30–16:30 KPT), giving 5 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Pyongyang when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Mumbai (IST), it is 15:30 Fri in Pyongyang (KPT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and KPT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind Pyongyang?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Pyongyang (KPT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now KPT is 3h 30m ahead IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and KPT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). 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 KPT?+
Yes. There are 5 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–13:00 IST.