PST to IST (India)
time converter.
Find the same moment in PST and IST (India). Set your date and time below, then share it with the people on the other end.
A quick note about standard time.
EST (UTC−5), PST (UTC−8), and US CST (UTC−6) are fixed standard-time offsets here. They do not change with daylight saving. If you mean local US time, choose New York, Los Angeles, or Chicago instead.
The difference is a schedule, not just a number.
The difference stays the same throughout 2026 under the current clock rules.
| From, inclusive (UTC) | Until, exclusive (UTC) | IST (India) relative to PST |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 00:00 | 2027-01-01 00:00 | 13h 30m ahead |
Boundaries are exact instants in UTC. A clock change in one city can create a short-lived difference before the other city changes. Future rules can be revised.
What does 9 am look like on the other side?
Monthly examples, plus possible start times for a 60-minute call within 9 am–5 pm in both locations.
| Date in PST | PST | IST (India) | 60-minute call starts, PST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Thu, Jan 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-02-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Sun, Feb 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-03-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Sun, Mar 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-04-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Wed, Apr 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-05-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Fri, May 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-06-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Mon, Jun 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-07-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Wed, Jul 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-08-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Sat, Aug 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-09-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Tue, Sep 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-10-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Thu, Oct 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-11-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Sun, Nov 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
| 2026-12-15 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 PM Tue, Dec 15 | No shared 9–5 window |
Illustrative dates: the 15th of each month. This table ignores weekends and holidays to isolate seasonal differences. The interactive planner above can exclude local Saturdays and Sundays.
What is the time difference?
On January 15, 2026, IST (India) is 13.5 hours ahead of PST. PST uses UTC−8, and IST (India) uses UTC+5:30 on that date.
On July 15, 2026, IST (India) is 13.5 hours ahead of PST. These two examples share the same difference. Other dates can still be affected by local clock rules or transition schedules.
The reference table starts on January 15, 2026. Change its date to inspect another day, or use the interactive converter above to choose an exact time, check a repeated hour, and share your result.
When should we meet?
Switch the converter to Meeting planner and choose the meeting duration. It looks for a time inside the selected working hours in both places, including the end of the meeting.
If no shared working-hour window exists, consider a shorter call or alternate who takes an early or late meeting. Review the local dates before sending the invitation.
Which time zones are used?
PST: Etc/GMT+8.
IST (India): Asia/Kolkata.
Understand city zones and abbreviations, or learn how daylight saving affects your plans.
A day, side by side.
One row every two local hours. On repeated hours, both occurrences are shown.
| PST | IST (India) | Date in IST (India) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 2:00 AM | 3:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 4:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 6:00 AM | 7:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 10:00 AM | 11:30 PM | Thu, Jan 15 |
| 12:00 PM | 1:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 2:00 PM | 3:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 6:00 PM | 7:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |
| 10:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Fri, Jan 16 |