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IST to ACST Converter

Need to convert India Standard Time to Australian Central Standard Time? ACST is 4 hours ahead of IST. Edit the time or date below and the ACST result updates live.

ACST is 4 hours ahead of IST+1 day
From
IST

Now in Kolkata: 11:24:01 PM IST

To
+1 day
ACST

Now in Adelaide: 3:24:01 AM ACST

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Daylight saving notes

In southern Australia, daylight saving time runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. That affects Australian Central Standard Time (ACST).

IST to ACST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 1:00 PM ACST. Concretely, when Mumbai (IST) and Adelaide (ACST) set up a call, aCST is 4 hours ahead of IST.

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

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

Convert IST to ACST Time Zone

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

How does the IST to ACST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the IST field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching ACST 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 ACST: what's the time gap?

ACST is 4 hours ahead of IST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 4 hours to get the other — so a call between Mumbai and Adelaide is always 4 hours apart.

What time is it in ACST right now?

Right now the time in Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 3:24:01 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live ACST clock.

What time is it in IST right now?

And in India Standard Time (IST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 11:24:01 PM. Compare the two and the 4 hours gap is easy to see.

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

For example, a 9:00 AM IST meeting takes place at 1:00 PM ACST. 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 IST to ACST?

The labels IST and ACST 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.

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

Convert IST to other time zones

Convert to ACST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of IST is ACST?

ACST is 4 hours ahead of IST — a fixed 4 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) IST, it's 4:00 PM ACST.

Do IST or ACST use daylight saving time?

India Standard Time (IST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving; Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) observes daylight saving, alternating with ACDT.

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

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