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GST to IST Converter

From Gulf Standard Time to Israel Standard Time: iST is 2 hours behind GST. Use the editable converter to translate any GST time — including the date — into IST.

IDT is 1 hour behind GST
From
GST

Now in Dubai: 9:54:01 PM GST

To
IDT

Now in Jerusalem: 8:54:01 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).

GST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM GST meeting takes place at 7:00 AM IST. Concretely, when Dubai (GST) and Jerusalem (IST) set up a call, iST is 2 hours behind GST.

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

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

Convert GST to IST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Israel Standard Time (IST).

How does the GST to IST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the GST 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 GST and IST?

IST is 2 hours behind GST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 2 hours to get the other — so a call between Dubai 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 · 7:54:01 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

And what time is it in GST?

And in Gulf Standard Time (GST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:01 PM. Compare the two and the 2 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM GST meeting takes place at 7:00 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 GST–IST difference?

The labels GST 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 GST to IST conversion?

We don’t guess. GST 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 GST to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind GST is IST?

IST is 2 hours behind GST — a fixed 2 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) GST, it's 10:00 AM IST.

Do GST or IST use daylight saving time?

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

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

The labels GST 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 GST to IDT. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.