PST to IST Time Converter
Convert US Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to India Standard Time (IST) for scheduling meetings between California, Seattle, Vancouver and Indian teams.
Right now US Pacific Time is on PDT, and India (IST) is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead.
About PST to IST conversions
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 all year. US Pacific Time is UTC-8:00 in winter (PST) and UTC-7:00 in summer (PDT), which puts India more than half a day ahead.
Because working hours barely overlap, most California and India teams meet in the Pacific evening, which is the Indian morning of the next day.
US Pacific Time switches between PST and PDT for Daylight Saving Time, but India does not, so the gap changes twice a year: IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST and 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of PDT.
PST / PDT to IST conversion table
| US Pacific Time time | IST when on PST | IST when on PDT |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:30 AM (next day) | 11:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM (next day) | 12:30 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:30 AM (next day) | 1:30 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM (next day) | 2:30 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:30 AM (next day) | 3:30 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM (next day) | 4:30 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 AM (next day) | 5:30 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM (next day) | 6:30 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:30 AM (next day) | 7:30 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM (next day) | 8:30 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:30 AM (next day) | 9:30 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM (next day) | 10:30 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:30 PM (next day) | 11:30 AM (next day) |
Frequently asked questions
How many hours ahead is India from PST?
India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8:00). From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November the US West Coast uses Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7:00), and India is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead.
What is 9 AM PST in India?
9:00 AM PST is 10:30 PM IST the same day. During daylight saving time, 9:00 AM PDT is 9:30 PM IST.
What is the best time for a meeting between California and India?
Evening on the West Coast works best. 8:00 PM PDT is 8:30 AM IST the next morning, and 8:00 PM PST is 9:30 AM IST. Early morning in California (7:00 to 8:00 AM) reaches India in the late evening.
Does India change its clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
No. India stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year, so any change in the gap comes from the US switching between PST and PDT.