IST to AEST Time Zone Converter — Indian to Australian Eastern

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

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Indian Standard Time

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Australian Eastern Standard Time

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To (Australian Eastern Standard Time): Next DST change: October 4, 2026 — AEST shifts to AEDT (UTC+11)

IST to AEST Conversion Chart

Last updated: April 2026

Today's reference — every 3 hours. DST is applied automatically.

IST Time	AEST Time
12:00 AM	4:30 AM
3:00 AM	7:30 AM
6:00 AM	10:30 AM
9:00 AM	1:30 PM
12:00 PM	4:30 PM
3:00 PM	7:30 PM
6:00 PM	10:30 PM
9:00 PM	1:30 AM (+1 day)

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About IST to AEST Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between IST and AEST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. IST (IST) operates at UTC+5, while AEST (AEST) is set to UTC+10. This means AEST is 4.5 hours ahead IST. For example, when it's 6:33 PM IST on May 5, 2026, it's 11:03 PM AEST in AEST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in AEST for any time in IST, 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 IST and AEST?

The time difference between IST and AEST is 4.5 hours. AEST is 4.5 hours ahead IST.

Is AEST ahead of or behind IST?

AEST is ahead of IST by 4.5 hours. When it's 8 AM in IST, it's 12:30 PM in AEST.

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

You add 4.5 hours to IST to get AEST. For example, 8 AM IST + 4.5 hours = 12:30 PM AEST.

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

Yes, the time difference can change during Daylight Saving Time (DST). AEST observes DST, which can affect the time difference during the transition periods in spring and fall.

What is 8 AM IST in AEST?

8 AM IST is 12:30 PM AEST. This conversion accounts for the 4.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

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

No, the conversion between IST and AEST can vary during the year due to Daylight Saving Time. The time difference may change by 1 hour during DST transition periods (typically March and November), so always use a current timezone converter for accurate conversions.

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