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IST to GST Converter

IST to GST, made simple. GST is 2 hours ahead of IST. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

GST is 1 hour ahead of IDT
From
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.

To
GST

Now in Dubai: 9:54:01 PM GST

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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).

IST to GST conversion chart

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

Israel Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time conversion chart
IST timeGST 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 IST and GST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert IST to GST Time Zone

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

Converting IST to GST, step by step

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the IST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching GST 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.

IST vs GST: what's the time gap?

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

What's the current time in GST?

Right now the time in Gulf Standard Time (GST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:54:01 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live GST clock.

And what time is it in IST?

And in Israel Standard Time (IST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 7:54:01 PM. Compare the two and the 2 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 11:00 AM GST. 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 IST–GST difference?

The labels IST and GST 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 IST to GST conversion?

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

Convert to GST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of IST is GST?

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

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

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

Do IST or GST use daylight saving time?

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

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

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