IST to GST Time Zone Converter India to Gulf

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

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IST

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

UTC+5:30

GST

Tue, 25 Aug 2026

UTC+4

GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST

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About IST to GST Conversion

Last updated: April 2026

Converting time between IST and GST requires understanding their time zone offsets and any daylight saving time adjustments. IST operates at UTC+5:30, while GST is set to UTC+4. This means GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST. For example, when it's 1:28 PM IST on August 25, 2026, it's 11:58 AM GST. Use this converter to quickly find the equivalent time in GST 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 GST?

The time difference between IST and GST is 1 hour 30 minutes. GST is 1 hour 30 minutes behind IST.

Is GST ahead of or behind IST?

GST is behind IST by 1 hour 30 minutes. When it's 5 PM in IST, it's 3:30 PM in GST.

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

You subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from IST to get GST. For example, 5 PM IST - 1 hour 30 minutes = 3:30 PM GST.

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

No, the time difference between IST and GST remains constant throughout the year. Neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, so the 1.5-hour difference stays the same.

What is 5 PM IST in GST?

5 PM IST is 3:30 PM GST. This conversion accounts for the 1.5-hour time difference between the two timezones.

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

Yes, the conversion between IST and GST remains consistent throughout the year. Since neither timezone observes Daylight Saving Time, the 1.5-hour difference is constant, making conversions predictable and straightforward.

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