MVT to IST Time Converter

Convert Maldives Time (MVT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 0h 30m ahead.

Malé · Maldives Time
07:42:25
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+5 · UTC+05:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
08:12:25
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: MVT (Malé)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

MVT (Maldives Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can MVT and IST meet?

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

Hour-by-hour MVT to IST conversion table

MVT time (Malé)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Sun00:30 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun01:30 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun02:30 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun03:30 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun04:30 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun05:30 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun06:30 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun07:30 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun08:30 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun09:30 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun10:30 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun11:30 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun12:30 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun13:30 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun14:30 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun15:30 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun16:30 SunBoth at work
17:00 Sun17:30 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun18:30 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun19:30 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun20:30 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun21:30 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun22:30 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun23:30 SunOff-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

Maldives Time (MVT)
IANA identifier
Indian/Maldives
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+5
Major cities in this zone
Malé
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 Malé and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 3m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between MVT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 0h 30m ahead MVT (Maldives Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does MVT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
MVT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between MVT and IST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 MVT (09:30–16:30 IST), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Malé?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Malé (MVT), it is 12:30 Sun in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for MVT and IST?+
MVT maps to "Indian/Maldives" 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 Malé ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Malé (MVT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 0h 30m ahead MVT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for MVT and IST?+
MVT is UTC+05:00 (GMT+5) 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 MVT and IST?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 MVT.