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PST to IST

+13h 30m

PST

PSTSOURCE
UTC-07:00☀ DST active
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

IST

IST
UTC+05:30
HH01
:
MM30
  
(next day)01:30 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
PST
IST
12:00 AM
12:30 PM
2:00 AM
2:30 PM
4:00 AM
4:30 PM
6:00 AM
6:30 PM
8:00 AM
8:30 PM
10:00 AM
10:30 PM
12:00 PM
12:30 AM+1
2:00 PM
2:30 AM+1
4:00 PM
4:30 AM+1
6:00 PM
6:30 AM+1
8:00 PM
8:30 AM+1
10:00 PM
10:30 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PST and IST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PST (Pacific Standard Time) and IST (India Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PSTISTLos AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverMumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkata
PST Zone
→
IST Zone

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PST – Pacific Standard Time

UTC-08:00

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PST
United States (Pacific)Canada (British Columbia)Mexico (Baja California)
Major Cities in PST
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattleVancouverSan DiegoPortlandLas VegasSacramentoSan JoseTijuana
Key Facts about PST
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to PDT
Learn more about PST on Wikipedia

IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST
IndiaSri Lanka
Major Cities in IST
MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat
Key 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.
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round
Learn more about IST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: PST and IST

PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. IST runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts PST 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST — a difference of +13h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PST it is 10:30 PM in IST. Midnight in PST is 1:30 PM in IST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

PST to IST time conversion table

PST (PST)IST (IST)Day
12:00 AM1:30 PMsame day
6:00 AM7:30 PMsame day
7:00 AM8:30 PMsame day
8:00 AM9:30 PMsame day
9:00 AM10:30 PMsame day
12:00 PM1:30 AMnext day
3:00 PM4:30 AMnext day
5:00 PM6:30 AMnext day
6:00 PM7:30 AMnext day
9:00 PM10:30 AMnext day

Why people convert PST to IST time

  • Scheduling a call from PST to IST: a 10:00 AM start in PST lands at 11:30 PM in IST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a +13h 30m gap: PST and IST 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 IST is 10:30 PM in PST.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking IST local time against PST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +13h 30m offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h 30m gap is not.
  • With a +13h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week PST takes the early slot, the next week IST does.

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.

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.

Best time to call between PST and IST

With a +13h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. IST opens at 9:00 AM IST, which is 10:30 PM in PST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

PST and IST have no shared working hours because of the +13h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

PST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST (PST UTC-08:00 → IST UTC+05:30). 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

PST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

IST

Does not observe DST

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PST and IST?

PST (PST, UTC-08:00) is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently +13h 30m.

How do I convert PST time to IST time?

Add +13h 30m to PST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PST is 10:30 PM in IST.

What time is it in IST right now?

IST uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h 30m offset from PST.

What is the best time to call IST from PST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in PST, which is 2:30 AM in IST.

Which is ahead, PST or IST?

PST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. When it is 12:00 PM in PST it is 1:30 AM in IST.

Does daylight saving time affect the PST–IST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h 30m offset between PST and IST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share PST's time zone?

PST also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.

Which countries use PST, PST's zone?

PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Is there a day difference between PST and IST?

Sometimes. The +13h 30m gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in PST already falls on the next day in IST.

What is the time difference between PST and IST?

IST is +13h 30m from PST.

What timezone is PST in?

PST operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is IST in?

IST operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?

PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).

Does PST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about PST?

Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.

Which cities are in the IST timezone?

Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.

What is the UTC offset for IST?

India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.

What should I know about the IST timezone?

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.

When is it midnight in PST, what time is it in IST?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PST (PST), it is +13h 30m later in IST (IST).