CST-CHINA to IST Converter

Convert between any time zones worldwide. Free and accurate time zone converter with DST support.

Edit time and date on either side to see the conversion instantly.

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CST-CHINA
China Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.
IST
Indian Standard Time
Date changes are handled automatically when conversions cross midnight.

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About CST-CHINA to IST Conversion

Converting time between CST and IST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. CST (CST-CHINA) operates at UTC+8, while IST (IST) is set to UTC+5. This means IST is 2.5 hours behind CST. For example, when it's 11:25 AM CST-CHINA on February 4, 2026, it's 8:55 AM IST in IST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in IST for any time in CST, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

  1. Select your source timezone from the "From timezone" dropdown (use search to find quickly)
  2. Enter the date and time you want to convert (or click "Today" and "Now" for current time)
  3. Select your target timezone from the "To timezone" dropdown
  4. The conversion updates automatically as you change inputs - no button needed!
  5. Use "Copy" button to copy the converted time, or use presets for quick conversions

More Conversions from CST-CHINA

CST-CHINA to EST CST-CHINA to CST CST-CHINA to MST CST-CHINA to MDT CST-CHINA to PST CST-CHINA to AKST CST-CHINA to HST CST-CHINA to GMT CST-CHINA to CET CST-CHINA to EET CST-CHINA to MSK CST-CHINA to JST CST-CHINA to HKT CST-CHINA to SGT CST-CHINA to GST CST-CHINA to AEST CST-CHINA to AWST CST-CHINA to NZST CST-CHINA to UTC CST-CHINA to ART CST-CHINA to BRT CST-CHINA to PHT CST-CHINA to BDT CST-CHINA to KST CST-CHINA to SAST CST-CHINA to ICT CST-CHINA to EAT CST-CHINA to WAT CST-CHINA to PKT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between CST-CHINA and IST?

The time difference between CST-CHINA and IST is 2.5 hours. IST is 2.5 hours behind CST-CHINA.

Is IST ahead of or behind CST-CHINA?

IST is behind CST-CHINA by 2.5 hours. When it's 8 AM in CST-CHINA, it's 5:30 AM in IST.

How many hours do you add to CST-CHINA to get IST?

You subtract 2.5 hours from CST-CHINA to get IST. For example, 8 AM CST-CHINA - 2.5 hours = 5:30 AM IST.

Does the CST-CHINA to IST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

No, the time difference between CST-CHINA and IST remains constant throughout the year. Neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, so the 2.5-hour difference stays the same.

What is 8 AM CST-CHINA in IST?

8 AM CST-CHINA is 5:30 AM IST. This conversion accounts for the 2.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is CST-CHINA the same throughout the year when converting to IST?

Yes, the conversion between CST-CHINA and IST remains consistent throughout the year. Since neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, the 2.5-hour difference is constant, making conversions predictable and straightforward.

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