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GMT to IST Converter

IST is 2 hours ahead of GMT. This converter turns any Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) time into Israel Standard Time (IST) — just click the time or date to change it.

IDT is 3 hours ahead of GMT
From
GMT

Now in GMT: 5:53:55 PM GMT

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:53:55 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 Israel, the exact daylight-saving start and end dates vary by year. That affects Israel Standard Time (IST).

GMT to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 11:00 AM IST. Concretely, when London (winter) (GMT) and Jerusalem (IST) set up a call, iST is 2 hours ahead of GMT.

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

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

Convert GMT to IST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Israel Standard Time (IST).

Converting GMT to IST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GMT 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 GMT and IST?

IST is 2 hours ahead of GMT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 2 hours to get the other — so a call between London (winter) and Jerusalem is always 2 hours apart.

What's the current time in IST?

Right now the time in Israel Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:53:55 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

And what time is it in GMT?

And in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:53:55 PM. Compare the two and the 2 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM GMT meeting takes place at 11:00 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.

Does daylight saving time change the GMT–IST difference?

The labels GMT 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.

How accurate is this GMT to IST conversion?

We don’t guess. GMT and IST times are worked out from the official IANA time zone database, the trusted standard that operating systems use worldwide. Because daylight-saving rules and regional offsets do change over time, we track those updates rather than relying on a fixed number — which is exactly where many converters slip up.

Convert GMT to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of GMT is IST?

IST is 2 hours ahead of GMT — a fixed 2 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GMT, it's 2:00 PM IST.

Do GMT or IST use daylight saving time?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Israel Standard Time (IST) observes daylight saving, alternating with IDT.

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

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