IST to PST Converter – Convert Indian Time to Pacific Time
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Common Questions About IST to PST Conversion
What is the time difference between IST and PST?
PST is 13.5 hours behind IST (winter), 12.5 hours behind (PDT summer).
Is PST always 13.5 hours behind IST?
No. Changes to 12.5 hours during PDT (summer).
Always use our converter during March and November for accurate DST transitions.
What is the best time for meetings between IST and PST?
Optimal: 19:30-23:30 IST = 06:00-10:00 PST
Works for India late evening and US West Coast early morning.
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IST to PST Conversion - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and PST?
IST is 13.5 hours ahead of PST (winter), 12.5 hours ahead of PDT (summer).
Key examples:
- 00:00 IST = 10:30 PST (previous day)
- 09:00 IST = 19:30 PST (previous day)
- 19:30 IST = 06:00 PST (same day)
- 23:00 IST = 09:30 PST (same day)
How do I convert IST to PST?
To convert IST to PST:
- Winter (PST): Subtract 13.5 hours from IST
- Summer (PDT): Subtract 12.5 hours from IST
Quick examples:
- 09:00 IST = 19:30 PST (previous day)
- 19:30 IST = 06:00 PST (same day)
What is the best time for meetings between IST and PST zones?
Optimal: 19:30-23:30 IST = 06:00-10:00 PST (or 07:00-11:00 PDT)
Why this works:
- India: Evening hours (7:30-11:30 PM)
- US Pacific: Early morning business hours
- Popular: 20:30 IST = 07:00 PST for tech teams
Does India observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, India does not observe DST. IST stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
US Pacific does observe DST:
- PST (Winter): UTC-8 (Nov-Mar)
- PDT (Summer): UTC-7 (Mar-Nov)
Time difference: 13.5 hrs (PST) or 12.5 hrs (PDT)
What cities are in the IST timezone?
Major IST cities (UTC+5:30):
- Mumbai - 20.7M (Financial capital)
- Delhi - 32.9M (National capital)
- Bangalore - 12.3M (Tech hub)
- Hyderabad - 10M (IT services)
- Chennai - 10.9M (Industrial)
- Pune - 6.6M (Education)
What cities are in the PST timezone?
Major PST/PDT cities (UTC-8/-7):
- Los Angeles - 3.9M (Entertainment)
- San Francisco - 815K (Tech hub)
- San Diego - 1.4M (Biotech)
- Seattle - 749K (Amazon, Microsoft)
- Portland - 653K (Manufacturing)
- Las Vegas - 656K (Entertainment)
How do I schedule calls between India and US West Coast?
Best practices:
- Use 19:30-23:30 IST (06:00-10:00 PST/PDT)
- Specify both local times in invites
- Account for DST transitions (Mar/Nov)
- Avoid India calls after 23:30 IST
Popular: 20:30 IST = 07:00 PST (daily standups)
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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)