GMT to IST Time Converter - Greenwich Mean to India Time
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What is Greenwich Mean Time / British Summer Time (GMT)?
Greenwich Mean Time / British Summer Time (GMT) is UTC+0 / UTC+1. Major cities include London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, Cardiff, Dublin. Switches to BST (UTC+1) in March and back to GMT (UTC+0) in October.
What is Indian Standard Time (IST)?
Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Major cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad. India uses a single time zone with a half-hour offset and does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
GMT to IST Time Difference
The time difference between GMT and IST varies based on Daylight Saving Time. Use our converter above for accurate, real-time conversions that automatically account for DST changes in both time zones.
How Daylight Saving Time Affects GMT to IST Conversion
United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Our converter automatically adjusts for these changes to provide accurate conversions year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert GMT to IST?
To convert GMT to IST, use our free time zone converter above. Simply select your time and date to see the instant conversion. Our tool automatically accounts for Daylight Saving Time changes in both time zones.
What is the time difference between GMT and IST?
The time difference between GMT and IST varies depending on whether Daylight Saving Time is in effect. Use our converter above for the most accurate, real-time time difference.
What is the best time for meetings between GMT and IST zones?
The best meeting time between United Kingdom (GMT) and India (IST) depends on business hours in both locations. Use our advanced meeting planner below to find overlapping work hours that suit both time zones.
Does United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time?
United Kingdom observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT and BST. This affects the time difference with IST during DST transitions.
What cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London and other cities in United Kingdom. These cities switch between GMT and BST for Daylight Saving Time.
What cities are in the IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai and other cities in India. This timezone does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
How do I schedule calls between United Kingdom and India?
For calls between United Kingdom (GMT) and India (IST), use our converter to find mutually convenient times. Always specify both local times in meeting invites to avoid confusion, and account for Daylight Saving Time changes.
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- PST/PDT: Pacific Standard/Daylight Time (UTC-8/-7)
- MST/MDT: Mountain Standard/Daylight Time (UTC-7/-6)
- CST/CDT: Central Standard/Daylight Time (UTC-6/-5)
- EST/EDT: Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (UTC-5/-4)
- AST/ADT: Atlantic Standard/Daylight Time (UTC-4/-3)
- BRT: Bras?lia Time (UTC-3)
- ART: Argentina Time (UTC-3)
Europe & Africa
- GMT/BST: Greenwich Mean Time/British Summer Time (UTC+0/+1)
- CET/CEST: Central European Time/Summer Time (UTC+1/+2)
- EET/EEST: Eastern European Time/Summer Time (UTC+2/+3)
- MSK: Moscow Time (UTC+3)
- WAT: West Africa Time (UTC+1)
- CAT: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)
- EAT: East Africa Time (UTC+3)
Asia & Pacific
- IST: India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- CST: China Standard Time (UTC+8)
- JST: Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
- KST: Korea Standard Time (UTC+9)
- AEST/AEDT: Australian Eastern Standard/Daylight Time (UTC+10/+11)
- NZST/NZDT: New Zealand Standard/Daylight Time (UTC+12/+13)
- HST: Hawaii Standard Time (UTC-10)