GMT to IST Time Zone Converter Greenwich to India

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

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GMT

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

UTC+0

IST

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

UTC+5:30

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT

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About GMT to IST Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between GMT and IST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. GMT operates at UTC+0, while IST is set to UTC+5:30. This means IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. For example, when it's 8:29 AM GMT on August 24, 2026, it's 1:59 PM IST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in IST for any time in GMT, whether you're scheduling meetings, planning travel, or coordinating with teams across different time zones.

How to Use the Time Zone Converter

Last updated: April 2026

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2026

What is the time difference between GMT and IST?

The time difference between GMT and IST is 5 hours 30 minutes. IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

Is IST ahead of or behind GMT?

IST is ahead of GMT by 5 hours 30 minutes. When it's 5 PM in GMT, it's 10:30 PM in IST.

How many hours do you add to GMT to get IST?

You add 5 hours 30 minutes to GMT to get IST. For example, 5 PM GMT + 5 hours 30 minutes = 10:30 PM IST.

Does the GMT to IST time difference change during Daylight Saving Time?

No, the time difference between GMT and IST remains constant throughout the year. Neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, so the 5.5-hour difference stays the same.

What is 5 PM GMT in IST?

5 PM GMT is 10:30 PM IST. This conversion accounts for the 5.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

Is GMT the same throughout the year when converting to IST?

Yes, the conversion between GMT and IST remains consistent throughout the year. Since neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, the 5.5-hour difference is constant, making conversions predictable and straightforward.

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