About Time Zone Converter
This free time zone converter shows live current times across major cities worldwide — all relative to India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30). Select a custom IST date and time to convert it to any city's local time. Useful for scheduling calls with family abroad, business meetings and NRI communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India Standard Time (IST)?+
IST is UTC+5:30 — India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset is constant year-round.
How do I convert IST to UAE time?+
UAE (Gulf Standard Time) is UTC+4, which is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind IST. So 10:00 AM IST = 8:30 AM UAE. This converter shows the conversion automatically.
Does the USA observe Daylight Saving Time?+
Yes. US time zones shift by 1 hour in March and November due to DST. This converter uses your browser's time zone data which accounts for DST automatically.