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EEST to IST Converter

IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EEST. This converter turns any Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) time into India Standard Time (IST) — just click the time or date to change it.

IST is 2 hours 30 min ahead of EEST
From
EEST

Now in Athens: 8:53:59 PM EEST

To
IST

Now in Kolkata: 11:23:59 PM IST

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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).

EEST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EEST meeting takes place at 11:30 AM IST. Concretely, when Athens (EEST) and Mumbai (IST) set up a call, iST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EEST.

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

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.

How does the EEST to IST converter work?

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.

How many hours apart are EEST and IST?

IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EEST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 2 hours 30 min to get the other — so a call between Athens and Mumbai is always 2 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 · 11:23:59 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 2 hours 30 min gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across EEST and IST?

For example, a 9:00 AM EEST meeting takes place at 11:30 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. 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 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 ahead of EEST is IST?

IST is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EEST — a fixed 2 hours and 30 minutes 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 2:30 PM IST.

Do EEST or IST use daylight saving time?

Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) observes daylight saving, alternating with EET; India Standard Time (IST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

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.