How to use this tool
- Enter the date and time you want to convert.
- Choose the city or time zone that time belongs to.
- The table shows the matching local time and date in each city.
IST to PST quick table (winter)
| India (IST) | California (PST) |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | 6:30 pm previous day |
| 10:00 am | 8:30 pm previous day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:30 am |
| 9:00 pm | 7:30 am |
| 10:30 pm | 9:00 am |
From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, California is on daylight time (PDT), so add one hour to the California times above. India doesn't change its clocks.
Best overlap for India–US West Coast calls
There's no office-hours overlap. Teams usually meet at 8–10 am in California, which is 9:30–11:30 pm in India in winter, or at 9–10 pm in California, which is 10:30–11:30 am the next morning in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is 9 pm IST in PST?
7:30 am PST in winter, or 8:30 am PDT in summer.
Is PST the same as Pacific Time?
Pacific Time is PST in winter and PDT in summer.
Which cities use Pacific Time?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland and Las Vegas.
Need more detail? See the full Time Zone Converter guide.