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PST to IST Converter

Need to convert Pacific Standard Time to India Standard Time? IST is 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead of PST. Edit the time or date below and the IST result updates live.

IST is 12 hours 30 min ahead of PDT
From
PDT

Now in Los Angeles: 10:53:56 AM PDT

On this date Los Angeles observes PDT. PST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
IST

Now in Kolkata: 11:23:56 PM IST

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Pacific Standard Time (PST).

PST to IST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM PST meeting takes place at 10:30 PM IST. Concretely, when Los Angeles (PST) and Mumbai (IST) set up a call, iST is 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead of PST.

Pacific Standard Time to India Standard Time conversion chart
PST timeIST time
12:00 AM1:30 PM
1:00 AM2:30 PM
2:00 AM3:30 PM
3:00 AM4:30 PM
4:00 AM5:30 PM
5:00 AM6:30 PM
6:00 AM7:30 PM
7:00 AM8:30 PM
8:00 AM9:30 PM
9:00 AM10:30 PM
10:00 AM11:30 PM
11:00 AM12:30 AM+1 day
12:00 PM1:30 AM+1 day
1:00 PM2:30 AM+1 day
2:00 PM3:30 AM+1 day
3:00 PM4:30 AM+1 day
4:00 PM5:30 AM+1 day
5:00 PM6:30 AM+1 day
6:00 PM7:30 AM+1 day
7:00 PM8:30 AM+1 day
8:00 PM9:30 AM+1 day
9:00 PM10:30 AM+1 day
10:00 PM11:30 AM+1 day
11:00 PM12:30 PM+1 day

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

Convert PST to IST Time Zone

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

How does the PST to IST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the PST 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.

What is the time difference between PST and IST?

IST is 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead of PST. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 13 hours 30 min to get the other — so a call between Los Angeles and Mumbai is always 13 hours 30 min apart.

What time is it in IST right now?

Right now the time in India Standard Time (IST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 11:23:56 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live IST clock.

What time is it in PST right now?

And in Pacific Standard Time (PST), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 9:53:56 AM. Compare the two and the 13 hours 30 min gap is easy to see.

Planning a meeting across PST and IST?

For example, a 9:00 AM PST meeting takes place at 10:30 PM 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.

How does daylight saving affect PST to IST?

The labels PST 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.

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

Convert PST to other time zones

Convert to IST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of PST is IST?

IST is 13 hours and 30 minutes ahead of PST — a fixed 13 hours and 30 minutes difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

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

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) PST, it's 1:30 AM IST the next day.

Do PST or IST use daylight saving time?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) observes daylight saving, alternating with PDT; India Standard Time (IST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

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

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