IST to PDT Time Converter
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is currently 12 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST). IST is UTC+5:30 and PDT is UTC-7. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in IST, which is 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM in PDT. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: IST to PDT
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
IST and PDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
This page covers India Standard Time, UTC+5:30, which has no daylight saving. IST can also refer to Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) or Israel Standard Time (UTC+2).
PDT is UTC-7, the summer counterpart of PST, used from March to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours behind is PDT compared to IST?
PDT is currently 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST. IST and PDT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in IST in PDT?
9:00 AM in IST is 8:30 PM in PDT on the previous day.
What is the best time for a call between IST and PDT?
There is no overlap between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM office hours in these two zones. Stretching to early mornings and evenings, the workable window runs from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in IST, which is 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM in PDT. One side ends up outside normal hours, so alternating who takes the awkward slot is a fair way to handle recurring calls.