UTC to IST Converter
Convert Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to India Standard Time (IST) with the live converter below. Times update automatically and include daylight saving.
Current time
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
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IST · India Standard Time
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Convert a specific time
Date & time in UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
In IST (India Standard Time)
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About converting Coordinated Universal Time to India Standard Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and India Standard Time (IST) are in different regions, so meetings, calls, and live events need a quick conversion between them. The tool above shows the current time in both zones side by side and lets you convert any specific time in seconds. Everything runs in your browser using an up-to-date time-zone database, so the result is always accurate — including the hour shifts that happen when daylight saving time starts or ends.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert UTC to IST?
Use the converter above: it shows the current time in both Coordinated Universal Time and India Standard Time, and lets you enter any UTC time to see the matching IST time instantly.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes. The conversion uses your browser's up-to-date time-zone database, so the offset automatically reflects daylight saving time when it is in effect.
Is the UTC to IST time difference fixed?
Not always. Because regions start and end daylight saving on different dates, the difference between Coordinated Universal Time and India Standard Time can shift by an hour for part of the year. The live converter always shows the current, correct difference.