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EST to IST Converter

This page converts Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Irish Standard Time (IST). IST is 6 hours ahead of EST, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

IST is 5 hours ahead of EDT
From
EDT

Now in New York: 1:53:55 PM EDT

On this date New York observes EDT. EST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
IST

Now in Dublin: 6:53:55 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 Eastern Standard Time (EST).

EST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM EST meeting takes place at 3:00 PM IST. Concretely, when New York (EST) and Dublin (IST) set up a call, iST is 6 hours ahead of EST.

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

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

Convert EST to IST Time Zone

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

Converting EST to IST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the EST 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.

What is the time difference between EST and IST?

IST is 6 hours ahead of EST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 6 hours to get the other — so a call between New York and Dublin is always 6 hours apart.

What time is it in IST right now?

Right now the time in Irish Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

What time is it in EST right now?

And in Eastern Standard Time (EST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 12:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 6 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM EST meeting takes place at 3:00 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 EST to IST?

The labels EST 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 6 hours gap usually holds steady right through the year.

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

Convert EST to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of EST is IST?

IST is 6 hours ahead of EST — a fixed 6 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) EST, it's 6:00 PM IST.

Do EST or IST use daylight saving time?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) observes daylight saving, alternating with EDT; Irish Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with GMT.

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

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