GMT to IST ConverterRight in Your Browser
Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to India Standard Time (IST). GMT covers the Greenwich meridian — the reference for aviation, shipping and world time. IST covers all of India — Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. Everything is calculated locally in your browser — no server, and it works offline.
2:30 PM
in IST (India Standard Time)
IST is currently 5½ hours ahead of GMT.
Current time in GMT
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Current time in IST
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GMT to IST Chart
| 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 (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is IST of GMT?
IST is currently 5½ hours ahead of GMT. GMT is Greenwich Mean Time (Etc/GMT); IST is India Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata).
What time is 9:00 AM GMT in IST?
9:00 AM GMT is 2:30 PM IST today. Use the converter above for any other time — it calculates with today's actual offsets.
Do GMT and IST observe daylight saving time?
No — neither zone observes daylight saving time. GMT is fixed at UTC+0 year-round (note: the UK itself switches to BST in summer), and India does not observe daylight saving time — IST is UTC+5:30 year-round. The difference between them never changes.
When is the best time for a meeting between GMT and IST?
Working hours overlap between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GMT (2:30 PM–6:30 PM IST) — schedule meetings in that window so both sides stay inside a normal workday.