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IST to UTC Converter

This page converts Israel Standard Time (IST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). UTC is 2 hours behind IST, so a meeting at one time slides predictably to the other. Edit the time or date to begin.

UTC is 3 hours behind 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
UTC

Now in UTC: 5:54:01 PM UTC

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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 UTC conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 7:00 AM UTC.

Israel Standard Time to Coordinated Universal Time conversion chart
IST timeUTC 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 IST and UTC offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert IST to UTC Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Israel Standard Time (IST) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

How do I convert IST to UTC?

It takes three quick steps:

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

UTC is 2 hours behind IST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 2 hours to get the other.

What's the current time in UTC?

Right now the time in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 5:54:01 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live UTC 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–UTC call?

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

The labels IST and UTC 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 UTC conversion?

We don’t guess. IST and UTC 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 UTC from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind IST is UTC?

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

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

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

Do IST or UTC use daylight saving time?

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

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

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