IST to BST time converter
British Time (BST) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST) in January and 4 hours 30 minutes behind in July, because daylight saving time shifts the difference. Use the grid below to line up New Delhi and London: drag the cursor across the day, and working hours (9 AM–5 PM) are highlighted in every row so you can spot a slot that suits both sides.
Right now it is 17:22 IST in New Delhi and 12:52 BST in London.
2/10 zones · drag the tape, scroll sideways or use the arrow keys; Home jumps back to now.
IST to BST: frequently asked
What is the time difference between IST and BST?
British Time (BST) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India Standard Time (IST) in January and 4 hours 30 minutes behind in July, because daylight saving time shifts the difference.
What time is 9 AM IST in BST?
9:00 AM IST is 3:30 AM BST in January, and 4:30 AM BST in July.
When do working hours overlap between New Delhi and London?
In January: Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST (9:00 AM to 11:30 AM BST). In July: Both sides are within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM working hours between 1:30 PM and 5:00 PM IST (9:00 AM to 12:30 PM BST).