What is IST?
Israel Time / India Standard Time — UTC+2
About the IST Timezone
AbbreviationIST
Full nameIsrael Time / India Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC+2
Daylight saving (DST)Yes
UTC (DST)UTC+3
⚠️ The abbreviation "IST" is shared by more than one timezone. Make sure you know which one is intended in your context.
Cities in the IST Timezone
Jerusalem
Israel
UTC+2
Tel Aviv
Israel
UTC+2
Haifa
Israel
UTC+2
Be'er Sheva
Israel
UTC+2
New Delhi
India
UTC+5:30
Mumbai
India
UTC+5:30
Kolkata
India
UTC+5:30
Bangalore
India
UTC+5:30
Chennai
India
UTC+5:30
Hyderabad
India
UTC+5:30
and 20 more cities…
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is IST?
IST stands for Israel Time / India Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC+2. Note that IST is a shared abbreviation used by more than one timezone.
What cities and countries use IST?
Cities in the IST timezone include: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore. Countries: Israel, India.
Does IST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, IST (Israel Time) observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are set forward during summer.
What is the UTC offset of IST?
The standard UTC offset for IST is UTC+2.
How do I convert IST to my local time?
To convert IST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC+2 (IST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.