IST to EDT Converter – India Standard Time to Eastern Daylight Time
EDT is 9 hours 30 minutes behind IST. IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 all year, while EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4 all year. The live clocks below show the current time in both zones, updated every second.
IST to EDT Conversion Table (Hour by Hour)
Standard-time conversion from India Standard Time to Eastern Daylight Time.
| IST (UTC+5:30) | EDT (UTC-4) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and EDT?
EDT is 9 hours 30 minutes behind IST. IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is UTC-4.
How do I convert IST to EDT?
Take your time in IST and subtract 9.5 hours and minutes as shown in the table above. For example, 9:00 AM IST is 11:30 PM in EDT. The live clocks at the top of this page always show the current conversion.
Does daylight saving time affect IST to EDT conversion?
No. Neither IST nor EDT observes daylight saving time, so the difference between them is the same all year round.
What is the best time for a meeting between IST and EDT?
Look for overlap between 9:00 AM-6:00 PM working hours in both zones using the conversion table above. EDT is 9 hours 30 minutes behind IST, so overlap is limited - early morning in one zone and evening in the other usually works best.