Time
Live Business City Clocks
Business Hours Overlap
India: Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–6:30 PM IST | United States: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local)
No direct business-hours overlap exists between India (IST) and USA (EST/PST). The practical contact window is late evening India / morning USA.
No direct business-hours overlap exists between India (IST) and USA (EST/PST). The practical contact window is late evening India / morning USA.
IST ↔ United States Quick Reference
| 🇮🇳 IST | EST | PST |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM IST | 9:30 PM EST (prev day) | 6:30 PM PST (prev day) |
| 9:30 AM IST | 11:00 PM EST (prev day) | 8:00 PM PST (prev day) |
| 12:00 PM IST | 1:30 AM EST | 10:30 PM PST (prev day) |
| 6:00 PM IST | 7:30 AM EST | 4:30 AM PST |
| 8:00 PM IST | 9:30 AM EST | 6:30 AM PST |
| 10:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM EST | 8:30 AM PST |
Note: USA times shift by 1 hour during DST (mid-March to early November). Above shows standard time. EST → GMT-5, EDT → GMT-4; PST → GMT-8, PDT → GMT-7.
Key Commercial Ports
🇮🇳 India
| Port | City | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNPT / Nhava Sheva | Mumbai | 24×7 | India's largest container port; ~56% of India's container traffic |
| Chennai Port | Chennai | 24×7 | Major auto export hub; handles finished vehicles |
| Mundra Port | Ahmedabad region | 24×7 | Largest private port; handles bulk commodities & containers |
| Kolkata / Haldia | Kolkata | 24×7 | Gateway for eastern India; handles bulk cargo |
🇺🇸 United States
| Port | City | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Los Angeles / Long Beach | Los Angeles | 24×7 (gate hours vary) | USA's busiest port complex; handles most India–US container trade |
| Port of New York & New Jersey | New York | 24×7 | Largest east coast port; pharma, textiles, gems from India |
| Port of Savannah | Savannah, GA | 24×7 | Fast-growing east coast port; automotive & machinery |
| Port of Houston | Houston | 24×7 | Major petrochemical & energy hub |
* Most major international ports operate 24×7 for vessel operations; customs clearance and gate hours vary. Always verify with the port authority or your freight forwarder.
Top Traded Goods
🇮🇳 India Exports to United States
- Pharmaceuticals & generics
- IT services & software
- Diamonds & jewellery
- Apparel & textiles
- Engineering goods
- Chemicals
- Petroleum products
🇮🇳 India Imports from United States
- Crude oil & LNG
- Electronic components & chips
- Medical devices
- Aerospace parts
- Pulses & edible oils
- Defence equipment
- Gold & precious metals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to call USA from India for business?
The best window to call US East Coast (EST) from India is 6:30–8:30 PM IST (8:00–10:00 AM EST). For US West Coast (PST), call 9:30–11:30 PM IST (8:00–10:00 AM PST).
What is the time difference between India and New York?
India (IST) is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York (EST) in winter, and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead during US daylight saving time (EDT, mid-March to early November).
What does India mainly export to the USA?
India's top exports to the USA include pharmaceutical generics, IT services, diamonds & jewellery, apparel, engineering goods, and chemicals. The USA is India's single largest export destination.
Is there a direct trade-hours overlap between India and USA?
No. Indian business hours (9:30 AM–6:30 PM IST) and US East Coast hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST = 7:30 PM–3:30 AM IST) do not overlap. Most live coordination happens via early-morning calls in India or evening calls for the East Coast.