🇺🇸EST→🇮🇳IST
EST to IST Timezone Converter
Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) is 10.5 hours behind India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). No standard working-hours overlap - see stretch and async options.
EST
UTC-5
Eastern Standard Time
Difference
10.5h
EST is 10.5h behind
IST
UTC+5:30
India Standard Time
EST Working Hours in IST
Standard working hours (9 am – 6 pm) in EST and the equivalent time.
| 🇺🇸 New York (EST) | 🇮🇳 Mumbai (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | 7.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 10:00 am | 8.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 11:00 am | 9.5:00 pm | Stretch |
| 12:00 pm | 10.5:00 pm | Off hours |
| 1:00 pm | 11.5:00 pm | Off hours |
| 2:00 pm | 0.5:00 am | Off hours |
| 3:00 pm | 1.5:00 am | Off hours |
| 4:00 pm | 2.5:00 am | Off hours |
| 5:00 pm | 3.5:00 am | Off hours |
| 6:00 pm | 4.5:00 am | Off hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EST and IST?
EST is UTC-5 and IST is UTC+5:30. The difference is 10.5 hours.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Some timezone abbreviations like EST refer to standard time only. During daylight saving periods, the actual offset may change by 1 hour. The Timezone Meeting Planner handles DST automatically using your browser's timezone data.
What is the best meeting time for EST and IST?
There is no standard working-hours overlap between EST and IST. Consider early morning in one zone or async communication.