UTC+04:00 IST −1:30 hrs

GST to IST Converter – Gulf Standard Time to Indian Standard Time

Gulf Standard Time · Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat

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IST UTC+05:30
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India Standard Time
IST −1:30 hrs
UTC+04:00
GST UTC+04:00
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Dubai, UAE

GST to IST Conversion Table

Common GST times converted to Indian Standard Time (IST)

UAE — GST India — IST Day
12:00 AM (midnight) GST 1:30 AM IST same day
6:00 AM GST 7:30 AM IST same day
9:00 AM GST 10:30 AM IST same day
12:00 PM GST 1:30 PM IST same day
3:00 PM GST 4:30 PM IST same day
6:00 PM GST 7:30 PM IST same day
9:00 PM GST 10:30 PM IST same day
11:30 PM GST 1:00 AM IST next day

India Work Hours in GST — Meeting Planner

When India is working (9 AM – 9 PM IST), what time is it in UAE?

India — IST UAE — GST Day
9:00 AM IST 7:30 AM GST same day
12:00 PM IST 10:30 AM GST same day
3:00 PM IST 1:30 PM GST same day
6:00 PM IST 4:30 PM GST same day
9:00 PM IST 7:30 PM GST same day

About Gulf Standard Time and IST Time Difference

Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30. Gulf Standard Time (GST) is UTC+04:00. The offset between GST and IST is IST −1:30 hrs.

India does not observe Daylight Saving Time — IST stays at UTC+5:30 year-round. If UAE observes DST, the actual offset between GST and IST will shift by 1 hour during the DST period (typically spring–autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn–spring in the Southern Hemisphere).

Major cities in Gulf Standard Time

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GST and IST?

IST (Indian Standard Time) is UTC+5:30. Gulf Standard Time is UTC+04:00. The difference is IST −1:30 hrs. For example, 12:00 PM GST = 1:30 PM IST.

Does India observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. India does not observe DST. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year. The offset between GST and IST may change if your timezone observes DST — typically shifting by 1 hour in spring and autumn.

How do I convert GST to IST?

To convert GST to IST: add 1.5 hours to the GST time. Use the conversion table above or the live clock for instant DST-aware results.

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India–UAE Work Hour Overlap

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