GMT to IST Converter | What Time is it in India Right Now?

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Indian Standard Time (IST) instantly. Find the exact time difference, view a 24-hour conversion table and get tips for UK-India meeting times.

Quick Answer

IST is always 5.5 hours ahead of GMT.

Example: 10:00 AM GMT = 3:30 PM IST.
India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Seamless GMT to IST Conversion

Bridging the UK and India time zones has never been easier. Whether you're scheduling a cricket match watch party, setting up an IT support shift, or calling family back home, our tool provides an instant, accurate reference. Just select your date and time, and we'll handle the exact offset automatically.

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Conversion Features

Precision Timing

Accurate to the minute. We calculate the exact difference between Greenwich Mean Time and Indian Standard Time.

DST Aware

Our system automatically accounts for Daylight Saving changes in the UK (BST) so your IST conversion is always correct.

Two-Way Convert

Need to go from Delhi to London? Simply use the swap button to reverse the source and target instantly.

Remote Work Ready

Perfect for distributed teams. Coordinate stand-ups and handover meetings without the mental math.

Best Time to Call India from UK

Planning a meeting between London and Delhi? Finding an overlap during standard working hours (9 AM - 5 PM) is crucial.

Ideal Window (Green)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT
Matches 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM IST. Both teams are at their desks.
Early Morning UK (Yellow)
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM GMT
Matches 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM IST. Great for India, early for UK.
Avoid (Red)
After 1:00 PM GMT
1:00 PM GMT is 6:30 PM IST, meaning the work day in India has already ended.

24-Hour Conversion Chart

Day (6am-6pm)
Night
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
IST
Indian Standard Time
12:00 AM
5:30 AM
1:00 AM
6:30 AM
2:00 AM
7:30 AM
3:00 AM
8:30 AM
4:00 AM
9:30 AM
5:00 AM
10:30 AM
6:00 AM
11:30 AM
7:00 AM
12:30 PM
8:00 AM
1:30 PM
9:00 AM
2:30 PM
10:00 AM
3:30 PM
11:00 AM
4:30 PM
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
1:00 PM
6:30 PM
2:00 PM
7:30 PM
3:00 PM
8:30 PM
4:00 PM
9:30 PM
5:00 PM
10:30 PM
6:00 PM
11:30 PM
7:00 PM
12:30 AM
8:00 PM
1:30 AM
9:00 PM
2:30 AM
10:00 PM
3:30 AM
11:00 PM
4:30 AM

Common GMT to IST Conversions

GMT TimeIST Time
4:46 PM GMT10:16 PM IST
1:30 PM GMT7:00 PM IST
2:30 PM GMT8:00 PM IST
8:00 PM GMT1:30 AM IST (Next Day)
9:30 AM GMT3:00 PM IST

Convert Other GMT Offsets to IST

If you are working with time zones relative to GMT (like GMT+1 or GMT+8), use this reference table to find the difference to Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30).

GMT OffsetDifference to ISTExample Conversion
GMT+0 (UK Winter)+5h 30m12:00 PM GMT = 5:30 PM IST
GMT+1 (BST/UK Summer)+4h 30m12:00 PM BST = 4:30 PM IST
GMT+2 (CEST/EET)+3h 30m12:00 PM GMT+2 = 3:30 PM IST
GMT+3+2h 30m12:00 PM GMT+3 = 2:30 PM IST
GMT+5+30m12:00 PM GMT+5 = 12:30 PM IST
GMT+8 (SGT/HKT)-2h 30m12:00 PM GMT+8 = 9:30 AM IST

How this GMT to IST Converter works

Our GMT to IST converter runs entirely in your browser. It calculates the exact 5 hours and 30 minutes time difference instantly using local device APIs, guaranteeing 100% accurate results (including DST handling) without needing to refresh the page.

How to use this GMT to IST Converter

1

Select GMT Time

Use the input fields or quick preset buttons to choose your desired source time.

2

Automatic Conversion

The tool instantly calculates and displays the equivalent Indian Standard Time.

3

Copy Result

Click the copy button to save the exact conversion result to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the GMT to IST Converter do?
It converts GMT time into India Standard Time (IST) so you can schedule calls, webinars, and deadlines for India without manual calculations.
How many hours ahead is IST compared to GMT?
IST is always 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. For example, 10:00 AM GMT becomes 3:30 PM IST.
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India Standard Time does not use daylight saving time. IST remains strictly UTC+5:30 year-round.
What is 4:46 PM GMT in IST?
4:46 PM GMT converts to 10:16 PM IST on the same day (adding 5 hours and 30 minutes).
What is 11:30 AM GMT in IST?
11:30 AM GMT converts to 5:00 PM IST.
What is 8:30 AM GMT in IST?
8:30 AM GMT converts to 2:00 PM IST.
What is 6 PM GMT in IST?
6:00 PM GMT converts to 11:30 PM IST in India.
What is 2:30 PM GMT in IST?
2:30 PM GMT converts to 8:00 PM IST.
What is GMT+8 in IST?
GMT+8 is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. Therefore, IST is 2h 30m behind GMT+8.
What is the best time to call India from the UK?
The best overlap window for business hours between the UK and India is 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM GMT (which corresponds to 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM IST).

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