PDT to IST Time Converter

Convert Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12h 30m ahead.

Los Angeles · Pacific Daylight Time
03:16:52
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
15:46:52
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: PDT (Los Angeles)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: PDT observes DST while IST does not. The 12.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PDT starts or ends DST.

When can PDT and IST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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Columns are hours of the day in Los Angeles (PDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between PDT and IST.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour PDT to IST conversion table

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

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

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego
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 Los Angeles and Mumbai

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
19:47
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 52m
Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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IST to PDT (reverse)PDT to ESTPDT to PSTPDT to GMTPDT to UTCPDT to CETEST to ISTPST to ISTGMT to ISTUTC to ISTCET to IST
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Mumbai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PDT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 12h 30m ahead PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PDT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
PDT: observes daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PDT and IST?+
PDT and IST have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Los Angeles?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Los Angeles (PDT), it is 00:30 Thu in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PDT and IST?+
PDT maps to "America/Los_Angeles" 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 Los Angeles ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Los Angeles (PDT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 12h 30m ahead PDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PDT and IST?+
PDT is UTC-07:00 (PDT) 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 PDT and IST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PDT and IST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.