IST to Vancouver
-12h 30mIST
ISTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Everything You Need to Know About IST and Vancouver Time
IST runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts IST 12 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver — a difference of -12h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IST it is 8:30 PM in Vancouver on the previous day. Midnight in IST is 11:30 AM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while IST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
IST to Vancouver time conversion table
| IST (IST) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:30 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:30 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:30 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:30 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
Why people convert IST to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from IST to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in IST lands at 9:30 PM in Vancouver the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h 30m gap: IST and Vancouver have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Vancouver is 8:30 PM in IST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in IST is 7:30 AM in Vancouver makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h 30m gap is not.
- With a -12h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week IST takes the early slot, the next week Vancouver does.
About IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between IST and Vancouver
With a -12h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Vancouver opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 8:30 PM in IST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
IST and Vancouver have no shared working hours because of the -12h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
IST is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver (IST UTC+05:30 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
IST
Does not observe DST
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and Vancouver?
IST (IST, UTC+05:30) is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -12h 30m.
How do I convert IST time to Vancouver time?
Add -12h 30m to IST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IST is 8:30 PM in Vancouver (previous day).
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h 30m offset from IST.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from IST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in IST, which is 12:30 AM in Vancouver.
Which is behind, IST or Vancouver?
IST is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in IST it is 11:30 PM in Vancouver.
Do IST and Vancouver use different time zones?
IST uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the IST–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and IST is not, so the -12h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share IST's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, IST's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between IST and Vancouver?
Sometimes. The -12h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in IST already falls on the in Vancouver.
What is the time difference between IST and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -12h 30m from IST.
What timezone is IST in?
IST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in IST, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in IST (IST), it is -12h 30m later in Vancouver (PST).
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