IST Time Zone
Indian Standard Time
Indian Standard Time is the time zone observed throughout India, with a time offset of UTC+05:30.
Current Time in IST Cities
Tokyo
Shanghai
Beijing
Hong Kong
Singapore
Seoul
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About Indian Standard Time (IST)
Indian Standard Time is the time zone observed throughout India, with a time offset of UTC+05:30.
Time Offset
Indian Standard Time is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Major Cities
Major cities that observe IST include: Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangkok, Bangalore and 16 more cities.
Converting IST Time
When converting from IST to other time zones, remember to account for:
- Daylight Saving Time changes which may affect the time difference
- Different DST start and end dates in various countries
- Some regions may not observe DST at all
- Business hours and meeting schedules in different time zones
Business Applications
IST is commonly used for scheduling international meetings, coordinating business operations, and planning travel. Understanding time zone conversions helps ensure effective communication across different regions.