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UTC to IST time converter
India is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC all year.
UTC to IST conversion table
Local time in UTC and the matching time in India on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| UTC (UTC) | India on 15 January | India on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 13:30 | 13:30 |
| 09:00 | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| 10:00 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| 12:00 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
| 15:00 | 20:30 | 20:30 |
| 17:00 | 22:30 | 22:30 |
| 18:00 | 23:30 | 23:30 |
| 21:00 | 02:30 (+1 day) | 02:30 (+1 day) |
Best meeting times between UTC and India
- January: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:30 UTC = 14:30-17:00 IST.
- July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:30 UTC = 14:30-17:00 IST.
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Daylight saving between UTC and IST
- UTC does not change its clocks in 2026.
- India does not change its clocks in 2026.
About the two zones
UTC. UTC is the reference all other zones are measured from. It never changes for daylight saving, which is why servers, logs and schedules are best kept in UTC.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM UTC in IST?
On 15 January, 09:00 in UTC is 14:30 in India. On 15 July it is 14:30.
What is the time difference between UTC and India?
India is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Does the time difference between UTC and IST change during the year?
No. Neither zone changes its clocks in a way that alters the gap, so the difference stays at 5.5 hours.
When is the best time for a meeting between UTC and India?
Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:30 UTC = 14:30-17:00 IST. In July: Inside both working days (09:00-17:00): 09:00-11:30 UTC = 14:30-17:00 IST.
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