Time Zone Converter

Scheduling a call with someone abroad means converting time zones, and many countries move their clocks for daylight saving. This converter uses the correct rules for the date you choose.

Results update as you type.

Time in New York (US Eastern)

11:30 pm

2 October 2026, Friday (previous day)

Time difference
−9 h 30 minNew York (US Eastern) vs India (IST)
India (IST)
UTC+5:30
New York (US Eastern)
UTC−4

Daylight saving time is applied automatically for the chosen date, for zones such as the US, UK, Europe and Australia.

About this calculator

Pick the date, the time and the two places.

How to use it

  1. Enter the date and time.
  2. Choose the zone the time is in.
  3. Choose the zone to convert to.

The formula

Local time = UTC + zone offset (which can change with daylight saving)
IST
UTC + 5:30 all year
US Eastern
UTC − 5, or − 4 in summer

Worked example

9:00 am IST on 3 October 2026

  1. New York is on daylight time (UTC − 4), 9 hours 30 minutes behind.
  2. So it is 11:30 pm on 2 October in New York.
  3. On 5 November, after clocks change, the same time is 10:30 pm the day before.

What the result means

Check the date as well as the time: calls across many zones often land on a different day.

Assumptions

  • Current time zone rules.

Limitations

  • Rare rule changes by governments may not be reflected immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What is IST to EST?

IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST, or 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of EDT in summer.

Does India have daylight saving?

No, IST is UTC + 5:30 all year.

What is IST to GMT?

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

Last reviewed on 3 October 2026. Found a mistake? Tell us.