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IST to UK time converter
London is 4.5 hours behind India for 210 days of 2026, and 5.5 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
IST to UK conversion table
Local time in India and the matching time in London on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| India (IST) | London on 15 January | London on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 02:30 | 03:30 |
| 09:00 | 03:30 | 04:30 |
| 10:00 | 04:30 | 05:30 |
| 12:00 | 06:30 | 07:30 |
| 15:00 | 09:30 | 10:30 |
| 17:00 | 11:30 | 12:30 |
| 18:00 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| 21:00 | 15:30 | 16:30 |
Best meeting times between India and London
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 14:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-11:30 UK.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-12:30 UK.
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Daylight saving between IST and UK
- India does not change its clocks in 2026.
- London moves its clocks forward on 29 March and back on 25 October in 2026.
- The gap is 4.5 hours for 210 days and 5.5 hours for 155 days of 2026.
About the two zones
India. India uses a single time zone, UTC+5:30, all year. It does not observe daylight saving, so the gap to zones that do changes twice a year.
London. The UK is on GMT (UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (UTC+1) from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM IST in UK?
On 15 January, 09:00 in India is 03:30 in London. On 15 July it is 04:30.
What is the time difference between India and London?
London is 4.5 hours behind India for 210 days of 2026, and 5.5 hours behind for the other 155 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between IST and UK change during the year?
Yes. London changes its clocks and India does not, so the gap moves between 4.5 and 5.5 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between India and London?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 14:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-11:30 UK. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 13:30-17:00 IST = 09:00-12:30 UK.
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