GMT to IST converter
Greenwich Mean Time to India Standard Time: live time, conversion table and daylight saving dates.
India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time right now. 9:00 AM GMT = 2:30 PM IST.
Today, hour by hour
| Greenwich Mean Time | India Standard Time |
|---|
Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
GMT to IST conversion table
| GMT | IST |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM (+1 day) |
GMT vs UK time. GMT never changes. The UK uses GMT only in winter and British Summer Time (GMT+1) from late March to late October. For London local time, use UK time to EST.
When the time difference changes
| Dates | Difference |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 – Dec 31, 2027 | India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time |
Greenwich Mean Time does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+0 all year. India Standard Time does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time to call or meet
- All year: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Greenwich Mean Time (2:30 PM–5:30 PM in India Standard Time).
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Frequently asked questions
What is 9 AM GMT in IST?
2:30 PM IST.
What is the time difference between GMT and IST?
India Standard Time is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time in January, all year.
What is 5 PM GMT in IST?
10:30 PM IST.