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EEST to IST Converter

Need to convert Eastern European Summer Time to Israel Standard Time? IST is 1 hour behind EEST. Edit the time or date below and the IST result updates live.

EEST and IDT are the same time
From
EEST

Now in Athens: 8:53:59 PM EEST

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:53:59 PM IDT

On this date Jerusalem observes IDT. IST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the European Union and the UK, summer time runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. That affects Eastern European Summer Time (EEST).

In Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

EEST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EEST meeting takes place at 8:00 AM IST. Concretely, when Athens (EEST) and Jerusalem (IST) set up a call, iST is 1 hour behind EEST.

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

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

Convert EEST to IST Time Zone

Everything you need for EEST to IST — the difference, the current times, and how to plan around it.

Converting EEST to IST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EEST 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.

EEST vs IST: what's the time gap?

IST is 1 hour behind EEST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Athens and Jerusalem is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in IST right now?

Right now the time in Israel Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:59 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

What time is it in EEST right now?

And in Eastern European Summer Time (EEST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 8:53:59 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a EEST–IST call?

For example, a 9:00 AM EEST meeting takes place at 8:00 AM 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 EEST to IST?

The labels EEST and IST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this EEST 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 EEST to IST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert EEST to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind EEST is IST?

IST is 1 hour behind EEST — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EEST, it's 11:00 AM IST.

Do EEST or IST use daylight saving time?

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) observes daylight saving, alternating with EET; Israel Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with IDT.

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

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