5 pm est to ist Time Converter
Convert times between Eastern Standard Time & Indian Standard Time
5:00 PM EST is 2:30 AM IST
(Next day)
Eastern Time (ET)
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New York, USA
+9.5 hours
Indian Time (IST)
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New Delhi, India
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Result:
2:30 AM IST (Next day)
Time Zone Information
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC Offset: UTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving: Yes (EDT: UTC-4:00)
- Countries: USA (Eastern), Canada (Eastern), parts of Caribbean
Indian Standard Time (IST)
- UTC Offset: UTC+5:30
- Daylight Saving: No
- Countries: India, Sri Lanka
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Understanding EST to IST Time Conversion
Converting time between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Indian Standard Time (IST) is essential for international communication, business operations, and travel planning between the United States and India.
Key Facts About EST to IST Conversion
- Time Difference: IST is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EST (10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of EDT during Daylight Saving Time).
- Working Hours: When it's 9 AM in New York (EST), it's already 7:30 PM in New Delhi (IST).
- Business Day Overlap: There's minimal overlap in standard business hours between these time zones.
- 5 PM EST Conversion: 5 PM EST converts to 2:30 AM IST the next day, which is important to remember for scheduling calls or meetings.
Common Use Cases for EST to IST Conversion
International Calls
Schedule calls between US and Indian colleagues at convenient times for both parties.
Business Operations
Coordinate deadlines and deliverables between offices in different time zones.
Travel Planning
Calculate arrival times and adjust for jet lag when traveling between the US and India.
Tips for Working Across EST and IST Time Zones
- Schedule meetings during the overlap window (early morning EST, evening IST).
- Use a shared calendar that displays events in both time zones.
- Be mindful of Daylight Saving Time changes in the US, which don't occur in India.
- Consider using asynchronous communication methods when real-time interaction isn't possible.
- Always specify the time zone when scheduling international appointments.