Timezone conversion
IST to PST/PDT
Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Pacific Time (PST/PDT). Daylight-saving adjustments are applied automatically.
Conversion table
Common times in IST and their equivalents in PST/PDT:
| IST | PST/PDT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:30 AMWed |
| 3:00 AM | 1:30 PMWed |
| 6:00 AM | 4:30 PMWed |
| 9:00 AM | 7:30 PMWed |
| 12:00 PM | 10:30 PMWed |
| 3:00 PM | 1:30 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:30 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:30 AM |
Table computed using a fixed reference date to keep output stable. Use the full converter for any date and time.
Common meeting times
Quick translations for typical business hours in India Standard Time:
- 9:00 AM IST7:30 PM PST/PDT(Wed)
- 12:00 PM IST10:30 PM PST/PDT(Wed)
- 3:00 PM IST1:30 AM PST/PDT
- 5:00 PM IST3:30 AM PST/PDT
Best time to schedule a call
Standard business hours (08:00–18:00) in IST and PST/PDT do not overlap. To meet in real time you'll need to pick an early-morning or after-hours window on at least one side, or stagger asynchronously.
Upcoming offset transitions
At least one of these zones observes DST. The hours-apart number changes on the following dates over the next 12 months:
- Mar 9, 2026 — gap becomes -12.5h
- Nov 2, 2026 — gap becomes -13.5h
Sample calendar invite
Copy-paste this into your calendar event so attendees see both zones spelled out.
Subject: Sync meeting Time: 10:00 AM IST (India Standard Time) = 8:30 PM PST/PDT (Pacific Time) Date: Thursday, 15 January 2026 Notes: India Standard Time ↔ Pacific Time conversion handled with DST applied automatically.
About India Standard Time and Pacific Time
India Standard Time
Zone: Asia/Kolkata
Abbreviation: IST
Pacific Time
Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Abbreviation: PST/PDT
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Frequently asked questions
- What time is it in Pacific Time when it's noon in India Standard Time?
- When it's 12:00 PM IST, it's 10:30 PM PST/PDT.
- What's the best time to schedule a call between IST and PST/PDT?
- Standard business hours (08:00–18:00) in IST and PST/PDT do not overlap. You'll need to pick early-morning or after-hours time on at least one side, or split into two calls.
- Does the time difference between IST and PST/PDT change during the year?
- Yes — at least one zone observes daylight saving time, so the gap shifts during the year. Upcoming transitions: Mar 9, 2026, Nov 2, 2026.
- Does this converter handle daylight saving time?
- Yes. All calculations use the IANA time zone database (via Luxon), so DST transitions for both India Standard Time and Pacific Time are applied automatically.
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