IST to GST Converter
Convert time between India Standard Time (IST) and Gulf Standard Time (GST).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
India Standard Time is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Gulf Standard Time right now.
- All year: India Standard Time is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Gulf Standard Time (IST → GST).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
| IST (India Standard Time) | GST (Gulf Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:30 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:30 PM | 12:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across IST and GSTIST to GST conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in India Standard Time.
| IST | GST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 PM(previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 11:30 PM(previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
About these time zones
India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and is used across all of India as a single time zone. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST never changes — but its difference from places that do (like US Eastern Time) changes twice a year.
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is UTC+4 all year, used in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Neither country observes daylight saving time. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait are one hour behind on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3).
IST to GST FAQs
What time is it in GST when it is 9 AM IST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM IST is 7:30 AM GST in Gulf Standard Time.
How many hours ahead is IST from GST?
India Standard Time is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Gulf Standard Time (IST vs GST).
What is the best time for a call between IST and GST?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, good options are 10:30 AM IST (9:00 AM GST), 11:30 AM IST (10:00 AM GST), 12:30 PM IST (11:00 AM GST), 1:30 PM IST (12:00 PM GST). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year.
Does GST change for daylight saving time?
No. GST stays at UTC+4 all year.