NST to IST Time Converter

Convert Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours ahead.

St. John's · Newfoundland Standard Time
18:34:59
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-2:30 · UTC-02:30
Mumbai · India Standard Time
02:34:59
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: NST (St. John's)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-02:30 → UTC-03:30
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: NST observes DST while IST does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NST starts or ends DST.

When can NST and IST meet?

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NST
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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in St. John's (NST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–10:00 NST (16:00–18:00 IST).

Hour-by-hour NST to IST conversion table

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

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
IANA identifier
America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset
UTC-02:30
Current abbreviation
GMT-2:30
Major cities in this zone
St. John's
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 St. John's and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:05
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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Looking for local time? See time in St. John's or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NST and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 8 hours ahead NST (Newfoundland Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NST or IST observe daylight saving time?+
NST: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NST and IST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–10:00 NST (16:00–18:00 IST).
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in St. John's?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in St. John's (NST), it is 20:00 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NST and IST?+
NST maps to "America/St_Johns" 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 St. John's ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether St. John's (NST) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 8 hours ahead NST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NST and IST?+
NST is UTC-02:30 (GMT-2:30) 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 NST and IST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between NST and IST is 08:00–10:00 NST.