PST to IST Converter
Convert Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Indian Standard Time (IST) instantly. Live clocks, bidirectional conversion, PST/PDT toggle. IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST.
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Current time
IST = PST + 13h 30min
PST to IST Quick Reference
| PST | IST |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 13:30 |
| 03:00 | 16:30 |
| 06:00 | 19:30 |
| 09:00 | 22:30 |
| 12:00 | 01:30 (+1 day) |
| 15:00 | 04:30 (+1 day) |
| 18:00 | 07:30 (+1 day) |
| 21:00 | 10:30 (+1 day) |
PST vs IST — Key Facts
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
UTC-8. Used by the US West Coast: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Portland. Observed November to March.
PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
UTC-7. Summer time for the US West Coast. Observed March to November. Clocks spring forward 1 hour.
IST (Indian Standard Time)
UTC+5:30. Used by all of India, year-round. No daylight saving time.
The 13:30 / 12:30 Gap
IST is 13h 30min ahead of PST (winter) and 12h 30min ahead of PDT (summer). This means when it's morning in the US West Coast, it's late evening/night in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and IST?▼
IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of PST. During PDT (US summer), the difference reduces to 12 hours 30 minutes.
When is 9 AM PST in India?▼
9:00 AM PST = 10:30 PM IST (same day). During PDT: 9:00 AM PDT = 9:30 PM IST.
Best time for India-US West Coast meetings?▼
India evening (7–10 PM IST) overlaps with US morning (5:30–8:30 AM PST). This is the best window for calls.
When does PST switch to PDT?▼
PDT starts on the 2nd Sunday of March (clocks spring forward) and ends on the 1st Sunday of November (clocks fall back).
Is California PST or PDT?▼
California uses PST (UTC-8) in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer. Our tool auto-detects the current setting.
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