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ADT to IST Converter

Convert Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) to India Standard Time (IST) in one step. Because iST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of ADT, the math is a fixed 8 hours and 30 minutes shift. Adjust the time or date and watch it update.

IST is 8 hours 30 min ahead of ADT
From
ADT

Now in Halifax: 2:53:57 PM ADT

To
IST

Now in Kolkata: 11:23:57 PM IST

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT).

ADT to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM ADT meeting takes place at 5:30 PM IST. Concretely, when Halifax (ADT) and Mumbai (IST) set up a call, iST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of ADT.

Atlantic Daylight Time to India Standard Time conversion chart
ADT timeIST time
12:00 AM8:30 AM
1:00 AM9:30 AM
2:00 AM10:30 AM
3:00 AM11:30 AM
4:00 AM12:30 PM
5:00 AM1:30 PM
6:00 AM2:30 PM
7:00 AM3:30 PM
8:00 AM4:30 PM
9:00 AM5:30 PM
10:00 AM6:30 PM
11:00 AM7:30 PM
12:00 PM8:30 PM
1:00 PM9:30 PM
2:00 PM10:30 PM
3:00 PM11:30 PM
4:00 PM12:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed ADT and IST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert ADT to IST Time Zone

A quick guide to ADT → IST: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How does the ADT to IST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the ADT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching IST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are ADT and IST?

IST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of ADT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 8 hours 30 min to get the other — so a call between Halifax and Mumbai is always 8 hours 30 min apart.

What time is it in IST right now?

Right now the time in India Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 11:23:57 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

What time is it in ADT right now?

And in Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 2:53:57 PM. Compare the two and the 8 hours 30 min gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a ADT to IST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM ADT meeting takes place at 5:30 PM IST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect ADT to IST?

The labels ADT and IST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this ADT to IST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so ADT to IST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert ADT to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of ADT is IST?

IST is 8 hours and 30 minutes ahead of ADT — a fixed 8 hours and 30 minutes difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in IST when it's 12:00 PM ADT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) ADT, it's 8:30 PM IST.

Do ADT or IST use daylight saving time?

Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AST; India Standard Time (IST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world ADT–IST difference change during the year?

The labels ADT and IST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Atlantic Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want AST to IST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.