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GMT to IST Converter

See the current time in GMT (Greenwich) and IST (India) side by side, the exact time difference right now, and convert any time between the two zones.

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GMT to IST Converter

GMT
Greenwich
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Uses your browser's built-in, DST-aware time-zone data.

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About converting GMT to IST

Greenwich Mean Time (Greenwich) and India Standard Time (India) are in different time zones, so a meeting, call or stream that's convenient in one may be early or late in the other. The clocks above update live and account for daylight saving automatically, so the time difference you see is the real one for today — not a fixed number that goes stale twice a year.

To plan across the two, type a time into the GMT box (or tap a quick preset) and read the IST equivalent, including a "next day" or "previous day" note when the conversion crosses midnight. For any other pair of zones or cities, use the full timezone converter.

GMT vs IST: the time difference through the year

The difference stays the same all year: IST is 5 h 30 min ahead of GMT.

PeriodDifference
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 23, 2027IST 5 h 30 min ahead of GMT

Daylight saving

Neither GMT nor IST uses daylight saving, so this conversion never changes.

GMT to IST conversion table

GMTIST
12:00 AM5:30 AM
1:00 AM6:30 AM
2:00 AM7:30 AM
3:00 AM8:30 AM
4:00 AM9:30 AM
5:00 AM10:30 AM
6:00 AM11:30 AM
7:00 AM12:30 PM
8:00 AM1:30 PM
9:00 AM2:30 PM
10:00 AM3:30 PM
11:00 AM4:30 PM
12:00 PM5:30 PM
1:00 PM6:30 PM
2:00 PM7:30 PM
3:00 PM8:30 PM
4:00 PM9:30 PM
5:00 PM10:30 PM
6:00 PM11:30 PM
7:00 PM12:30 AM (next day)
8:00 PM1:30 AM (next day)
9:00 PM2:30 AM (next day)
10:00 PM3:30 AM (next day)
11:00 PM4:30 AM (next day)

Best time to meet

The two zones

GMT · Greenwich Mean Time

Greenwich Mean Time is UTC+0 all year. It is the base for world time; the UK uses GMT only in winter and switches to BST in summer.

IST · India Standard Time

India Standard Time is UTC+5:30 all year — one of the few half-hour offsets. India uses a single time zone and has no daylight saving.

Frequently asked questions

6 answers
What is the time difference between GMT and IST?
It's shown live at the top of this page (and it can change with daylight saving). The converter uses the current, DST-aware difference between Greenwich Mean Time and India Standard Time, so the time you see is always right for right now.
How do I convert GMT to IST?
Enter a time in the GMT box and the equivalent IST time appears instantly, adjusted for the current offset between the two zones — including a note if it lands on the previous or next day.
Is this GMT to IST converter accurate with daylight saving?
Yes. It uses your browser's built-in time-zone database (the IANA zones behind Greenwich and India), which tracks daylight-saving changes automatically, so the current times and difference are correct.
What time is it in India right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in India (IST), updating every second, alongside GMT.
Does the GMT to IST time difference change?
No. Neither switch changes the gap: IST is 5 h 30 min ahead of GMT all year.
What is a good meeting time for GMT and IST?
Office hours overlap from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM GMT (2:30 PM to 5:00 PM IST).