PST to IST Time Converter
This page converts Pacific Time (PST) to India Standard Time (IST). India is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles when Los Angeles is on PST (around January), and 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of when it is on PDT (around July). The difference changes because the two zones change their clocks at different times.
Pick a date and time above for an exact conversion that accounts for daylight saving, or use the table below for a quick look-up.
Current time around the world
| Zone | Local time now | UTC offset |
|---|
The time difference
| Conversion | Add to PST |
|---|---|
| PST to IST | +13:30 |
| PDT to IST | +12:30 |
IST time = PST time + 13:30 hours
If the result passes midnight, the date moves forward (or back) by a day. The converter above shows the day change explicitly.
PST to IST conversion table
PST to IST (valid in January and whenever Pacific Time is on PST)
| Pacific Time (PST) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM (next day) |
PDT to IST (valid in July and whenever Pacific Time is on PDT)
| Pacific Time (PDT) | India Standard Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 4:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 5:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) |
Best times for a meeting between Los Angeles and India
These hours fall between 9 AM and 6 PM in both cities:
When Los Angeles is on PST: there is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both zones. One side has to take an early or late call.
When Los Angeles is on PDT: there is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both zones. One side has to take an early or late call.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between PST and IST?
India is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles when Los Angeles is on PST (around January), and 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of when it is on PDT (around July). The difference changes because the two zones change their clocks at different times.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No. India Standard Time stays on the same offset all year. Pacific Time does change its clocks, which is why the difference varies by season.
What time is 9 AM PST in IST?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST, and 9:00 AM PDT is 9:30 PM IST.
How do I convert a different date or time?
Enter the date and time at the top of this page. The converter uses your browser's time zone database, so it applies the correct offset for that specific date, including the weeks around clock changes.
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