EST to IST Converter
Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to India Standard Time (IST) instantly
Perfect for scheduling meetings between the United States and India
Time Difference
IST is 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EST
When it's 9:00 AM in New York (EST), it's 7:30 PM in India (IST)
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About EST to IST Conversion
What is EST?
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is the timezone used in the eastern United States and parts of Canada. It's UTC-5 during standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (EDT).
Major cities: New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Atlanta, Miami
What is IST?
IST (India Standard Time) is the timezone used across India. It's UTC+5:30 year-round (India does not observe daylight saving time).
Major cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai
Best Times for Meetings
Finding a good meeting time between EST and IST can be challenging due to the 10.5-hour time difference. Here are the best windows for collaboration:
- Early Morning EST (7-9 AM)
Corresponds to evening in India (5:30-7:30 PM IST) - Good for end-of-day discussions
- Late Evening EST (8-10 PM)
Corresponds to early morning in India (6:30-8:30 AM IST) - Good for quick check-ins
Daylight Saving Time Note
When the US observes daylight saving time (EDT instead of EST), the time difference becomes 9 hours and 30 minutes, as India does not observe DST.
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