IST to WST2 Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Western Sahara Time (WST2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
20:51:02
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Laayoune · Western Sahara Time
16:21:02
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: IST (Mumbai)
To: WST2 (Laayoune)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
WST2 (Western Sahara Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: WST2 observes DST while IST does not. The 4.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WST2 starts or ends DST.

When can IST and WST2 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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 IST (09:30–11:30 WST2).

Hour-by-hour IST to WST2 conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)WST2 time (Laayoune)Status
00:00 Wed19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed22:30 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed23:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed00:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed01:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed04:30 WedIST working
10:00 Wed05:30 WedIST working
11:00 Wed06:30 WedIST working
12:00 Wed07:30 WedIST working
13:00 Wed08:30 WedIST working
14:00 Wed09:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed10:30 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed12:30 WedWST2 working
18:00 Wed13:30 WedWST2 working
19:00 Wed14:30 WedWST2 working
20:00 Wed15:30 WedWST2 working
21:00 Wed16:30 WedWST2 working
22:00 Wed17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed18:30 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
Western Sahara Time (WST2)
IANA identifier
Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Laayoune

Sun today in Mumbai and Laayoune

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and WST2 right now?+
WST2 (Western Sahara Time) is currently 4h 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 WST2 observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. WST2: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and WST2?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 IST (09:30–11:30 WST2), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Laayoune when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Mumbai (IST), it is 07:30 Wed in Laayoune (WST2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and WST2?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. WST2 maps to "Africa/El_Aaiun". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind Laayoune?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Laayoune (WST2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST2 is 4h 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 WST2?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and WST2 is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 WST2?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 IST.