UTC to IST Converter
Convert between UTC and IST (Indian Standard Time, UTC+5:30). See the live current time in both zones and convert any specific date and time.
Current UTC
15:56:58
Wednesday, 5 Aug 2026
Current IST (UTC+5:30)
21:26:58
Wednesday, 5 Aug 2026
IST Date & Time
21:26:00
Wednesday, 5 Aug 2026
Offset applied: +5 hours 30 minutes
How to Use the Time Converter
- The live clock at the top shows the current UTC and IST times, updated every second.
- Select the conversion direction: UTC to IST or IST to UTC.
- Enter a date and time using the date-time picker.
- The converted time is displayed instantly below, including the day and date.
Formula Used
IST = UTC + 5 hours 30 minutes UTC = IST - 5 hours 30 minutes
UTC — Coordinated Universal Time, the global time standard at zero offset.
IST — Indian Standard Time, fixed at UTC+5:30 year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.
About UTC and IST
IST (Indian Standard Time) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC. India uses a single time zone across its entire territory, from Kashmir in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south. The offset of +5:30 is one of the few half-hour offsets used by a major country.
Because India does not observe daylight saving time, the UTC-to-IST conversion is the same every day of the year. This makes scheduling calls and meetings with teams in India straightforward: just add 5:30 to UTC, or subtract 5:30 to go the other way.
Common UTC-to-IST conversions: midnight UTC (00:00) is 05:30 IST. Noon UTC (12:00) is 17:30 IST (5:30 PM). A time of 20:00 UTC becomes 01:30 IST the following day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between UTC and IST?
IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30, meaning it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). There is no daylight saving time in India, so this offset stays the same throughout the year.
How do I convert UTC to IST?
Add 5 hours and 30 minutes to the UTC time. For example, 10:00 UTC is 15:30 IST (3:30 PM). If the result exceeds midnight, the IST date will be one day ahead of the UTC date.
Does India follow daylight saving time?
No. India does not observe daylight saving time (DST). IST remains at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year, which makes the conversion simple and consistent.
What is UTC?
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. It is effectively the same as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and does not change with seasons or daylight saving adjustments.