GMT to IST Converter

Convert GMT to IST with a live time converter, UTC offsets, meeting-time help and a clear Greenwich Mean Time to India time difference.

Quick Converter Summary

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST).

Timezone Details GMT is UTC +0 IST is UTC +5:30
Best Meeting Window 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT corresponds to 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM IST

Planning a call or meeting? Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). Standard business hours in both regions overlap best between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT (which is 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST).

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GMT to IST Hour Comparison Table

Find overlap hours between London and Kolkata.

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Source (GMT)Target (IST)Availability
12:00 AM 5:30 AM Off-Hours
1:00 AM 6:30 AM Off-Hours
2:00 AM 7:30 AM Off-Hours
3:00 AM 8:30 AM Off-Hours
4:00 AM 9:30 AM Partial Overlap
5:00 AM 10:30 AM Partial Overlap
6:00 AM 11:30 AM Partial Overlap
7:00 AM 12:30 PM Partial Overlap
8:00 AM 1:30 PM Partial Overlap
9:00 AM 2:30 PM Perfect Overlap
10:00 AM 3:30 PM Perfect Overlap
11:00 AM 4:30 PM Perfect Overlap
12:00 PM 5:30 PM Perfect Overlap
1:00 PM 6:30 PM Partial Overlap
2:00 PM 7:30 PM Partial Overlap
3:00 PM 8:30 PM Partial Overlap
4:00 PM 9:30 PM Partial Overlap
5:00 PM 10:30 PM Partial Overlap
6:00 PM 11:30 PM Off-Hours
7:00 PM 12:30 AM (+1d) Off-Hours
8:00 PM 1:30 AM (+1d) Off-Hours
9:00 PM 2:30 AM (+1d) Off-Hours
10:00 PM 3:30 AM (+1d) Off-Hours
11:00 PM 4:30 AM (+1d) Off-Hours

Common GMT to IST Conversions

Quick reference lookup table for popular times of day.

9:00 AM GMT equals 2:30 PM IST
12:00 PM GMT equals 5:30 PM IST
3:00 PM GMT equals 8:30 PM IST
6:00 PM GMT equals 11:30 PM IST
9:00 PM GMT equals 2:30 AM (+1d) IST

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Frequently Asked Questions — GMT to IST

What is the time difference between GMT and IST?

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). For example, when it is 12:00 PM GMT, it is 5:30 PM IST.

How do I convert GMT to IST?

You can convert GMT to IST instantly using our interactive time zone converter above. Simply type your time in the GMT field or drag the range slider, and the tool will automatically display the equivalent time in IST.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and IST?

The best overlap hours for a meeting are between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM GMT, which corresponds to 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST. This window ensures participants in both locations are awake and within reasonable hours.

Do GMT and IST observe Daylight Saving Time?

Only Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) observes Daylight Saving Time, while India Standard Time (IST) remains at a fixed offset all year round. The difference will shift by 1 hour during Daylight Saving transition periods.

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