MDT2 to IST Time Converter

Convert Madagascar Time (MDT2) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2h 30m ahead.

Antananarivo · Madagascar Time
18:06:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+3 · UTC+03:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
20:36:24
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

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From: MDT2 (Antananarivo)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MDT2 (Madagascar Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can MDT2 and IST meet?

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MDT2
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Antananarivo (MDT2). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 MDT2 (11:30–16:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour MDT2 to IST conversion table

MDT2 time (Antananarivo)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Wed02:30 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed09:30 WedIST working
08:00 Wed10:30 WedIST working
09:00 Wed11:30 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed12:30 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed13:30 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed14:30 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed15:30 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed16:30 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed17:30 WedMDT2 working
16:00 Wed18:30 WedMDT2 working
17:00 Wed19:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed20:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed21:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed22:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed23:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed00:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed01:30 ThuOff-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

Madagascar Time (MDT2)
IANA identifier
Indian/Antananarivo
Current UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+3
Major cities in this zone
Antananarivo
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 Antananarivo 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 Antananarivo or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MDT2 and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 2h 30m ahead MDT2 (Madagascar Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MDT2 or IST observe daylight saving time?+
MDT2: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MDT2 and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 MDT2 (11:30–16:30 IST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Antananarivo?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Antananarivo (MDT2), it is 14:30 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MDT2 and IST?+
MDT2 maps to "Indian/Antananarivo" 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 Antananarivo ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Antananarivo (MDT2) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 2h 30m ahead MDT2. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MDT2 and IST?+
MDT2 is UTC+03:00 (GMT+3) 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 MDT2 and IST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 MDT2.