KPT to IST Time Converter

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

Pyongyang · Korea Time (Pyongyang)
06:10:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:40:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

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

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

When can KPT and IST meet?

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KPT
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Pyongyang (KPT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 KPT (09:30–12:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour KPT to IST conversion table

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

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KPT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 3h 30m behind KPT (Korea Time (Pyongyang)). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KPT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
KPT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KPT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 KPT (09:30–12:30 IST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Pyongyang?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Pyongyang (KPT), it is 08:30 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KPT and IST?+
KPT maps to "Asia/Pyongyang" 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 Pyongyang ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Pyongyang (KPT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 3h 30m behind KPT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KPT and IST?+
KPT is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) 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 KPT and IST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 KPT.