India Standard Time to US Pacific Time
Convert times between India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) and US Pacific Time (PST, UTC-8:00). US Pacific Time is 13.5 hours behind India Standard Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 12.5 hours.
UTC+5:30→UTC-8:00 / -7:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Standard Time | IST | UTC+5:30 | — | India |
| US Pacific Time | PST / PDT | UTC-8:00 | UTC-7:00 | United States |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (IST → PST)
| India Standard Time | US Pacific Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 10.5:00 AM (prev day) PST |
| 6:00 AM IST | 4.5:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 9:00 AM IST | 7.5:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 12:00 PM IST | 10.5:00 PM (prev day) PST |
| 3:00 PM IST | 1.5:00 AM PST |
| 6:00 PM IST | 4.5:00 AM PST |
| 9:00 PM IST | 7.5:00 AM PST |
Summer (DST) Conversion (IST → PDT)
| India Standard Time (summer) | US Pacific Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM IST | 11.5:00 AM (prev day) PDT |
| 6:00 AM IST | 5.5:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 9:00 AM IST | 8.5:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 12:00 PM IST | 11.5:00 PM (prev day) PDT |
| 3:00 PM IST | 2.5:00 AM PDT |
| 6:00 PM IST | 5.5:00 AM PDT |
| 9:00 PM IST | 8.5:00 AM PDT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Pacific Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to PDT (UTC-7:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- The offset difference shifts between 13.5h (standard) and 12.5h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert IST to PST?
Add (-13.5) hours to the IST time to get PST. For example, 9:00 AM IST = 7.5:00 PM PST.
What is the current UTC offset for India Standard Time?
India Standard Time is always UTC+5:30 (IST) — it does not observe DST.
Is US Pacific Time ahead or behind India Standard Time?
US Pacific Time is 13.5 hours behind India Standard Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between IST and PST?
Due to the 13.5-hour difference, business-hours overlap may be limited. Use the live timezone converter to find a mutually convenient time.
Related Timezone Conversions
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