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Convert IST to EST
India Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time — New York is 9.5 hours behind Mumbai
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-9.5 hours
IST Full Name
India Standard Time
EST Full Name
Eastern Standard Time
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About IST and EST Time Zones
IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 and covers cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore. EST (Eastern Standard Time) is UTC-5 and covers cities like New York, Washington D.C., Miami.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mumbai (IST), it's 2:30 AM in New York (EST). The time difference between IST and EST is 9.5 hours — New York is behind Mumbai.
The 10.5-hour difference makes real-time overlap challenging — early morning calls (7–9 AM IST) work best.
Daylight Saving Time
EST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-4.
During DST transitions, the time difference between IST and EST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Mumbai and New York with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between IST and EST?
New York (EST) is 9.5 hours behind Mumbai (IST). The offset is -9.5 hours.
Is EST ahead or behind IST?
EST is 9.5 hours behind IST. IST is UTC+5:30 and EST is UTC-4.
When it's 12:00 PM in Mumbai, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Mumbai (IST), it's 2:30 AM in New York (EST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Mumbai, what time is it in New York?
When it's 5:00 PM in Mumbai (IST), it's 7:30 AM in New York (EST).
Does EST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) becomes EDT (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.