5 Pm IST to US EST – Fast Time Zone Converter

What is Indian Standard Time (IST)?

Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone observed throughout India, with an offset of UTC+5:30. Unlike many other countries, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains constant throughout the year.

What is Eastern Standard Time (EST)?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is a time zone used in parts of North America, including the eastern United States and eastern Canada. It has an offset of UTC-5:00. During the summer months, many locations in this time zone switch to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4:00.

Converting 5 PM IST to EST/EDT

When it's 5:00 PM in India (IST), the corresponding time in the Eastern United States is:

• 7:30 AM EST during standard time (winter months)
• 7:30 AM EDT during daylight saving time (summer months)

This significant time difference of 9.5 hours can make scheduling international calls and meetings challenging, but our converter tool above helps you find the perfect time for both time zones.

Business Hours Overlap

The standard business hours in India (9 AM to 6 PM IST) and the US Eastern Time zone (9 AM to 5 PM EST/EDT) have minimal overlap:

• When the workday begins in the US (9 AM EST/EDT), it's already evening in India (7:30 PM IST).
• When the workday begins in India (9 AM IST), it's still nighttime in the US (10:30 PM EST/EDT the previous day).

This limited overlap often requires flexibility from one or both parties when scheduling international business communications.

Tips for Working Across IST and EST Time Zones

• Plan ahead: Use our converter tool to find suitable meeting times.
• Be flexible: Consider early morning or evening meetings to accommodate both time zones.
• Clearly communicate: Always specify the time zone when scheduling meetings.
• Use shared calendars: Set up calendars that automatically adjust for time zone differences.
• Rotate meeting times: Alternate who has to attend meetings during non-standard hours.