PDT to IST Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 01, 2025

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Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

UTC-7 • Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

India Standard Time (IST)

UTC+5:30 • Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: +12:30 hrs

UTC Offset (PDT): -07:00

UTC Offset (IST): +05:30

DST Status: PDT Active

PDT Time: --

IST Time: --

Time Format:

Current PDT: --:--:--

Current IST: --:--:--

🇺🇸 PDT is UTC-7 during summer months. IST never observes daylight saving time and is always UTC+5:30. IST is 12.5 hours ahead of PDT.

PDT to IST Conversion Guide

What is PDT to IST Conversion?

PDT to IST conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Daylight Time and India Standard Time zones. PDT is UTC-7 and is used during summer months in the western United States and Canada. IST is always UTC+5:30 and never changes for daylight saving time. The time difference is 12.5 hours, with IST being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): Used during summer months (March to November) in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle. UTC-7 with daylight saving time adjustments.

India Standard Time (IST): Used throughout India including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Kolkata. Always UTC+5:30 with no daylight saving time changes ever.

Time Difference: IST is consistently 12.5 hours ahead of PDT. When PDT switches to PST in winter, the difference becomes 13.5 hours.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

Pacific Time Zone: Observes PDT (UTC-7) from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November, then switches to PST (UTC-8)

India: Never observes daylight saving time - IST remains UTC+5:30 throughout the year

Seasonal Difference: PDT to IST: +12.5 hours | PST to IST: +13.5 hours

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours

PDT 9:00 AM → IST 9:30 PM

PDT 5:00 PM → IST 5:30 AM (+1 day)

Challenging overlap for meetings

Meeting Planning

Best PDT Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Converts to IST: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Limited overlap window

Travel Planning

PDT Departure: 11:00 PM

IST Arrival: 11:30 AM (+1 day)

Significant time jump eastward

Event Scheduling

PDT Midnight: 12:30 PM IST

PDT Noon: 12:30 AM IST (+1 day)

12.5 hour difference

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 12.5 hours to PDT to get IST (often crossing to the next day)

• Remember PDT becomes PST in winter, changing the difference to 13.5 hours

• Business hours overlap is very limited - early morning PDT = late evening IST

• India spans a single timezone despite its large east-west extent

• Pacific Daylight Time covers major tech hubs like Silicon Valley

• IST is exactly halfway between UTC+5 and UTC+6, creating the unique :30 offset

Turn PDT Into IST

If you’re juggling time zones between the West Coast of North America and India, you’ve likely hit that moment where you’re not sure if it’s morning or midnight for the other person. This PDT to IST Converter takes the guesswork out. Whether you're setting up a client call from San Francisco to Bangalore or booking a virtual event from Seattle to Mumbai, you’ll see exactly what time it is on both ends—instantly.

Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)	India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
🇺🇸 United States (partial) 🇨🇦 Canada (partial) 🇲🇽 Mexico (partial)	🇮🇳 India 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

What This Converter Does for You

This tool instantly translates any date and time between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and India Standard Time (IST). It automatically factors in daylight saving time, giving you an accurate difference whether it’s July or January. It even shows you the live current time in both zones and keeps it ticking while you work.

Why You Might Need It

If you’re in tech, finance, education, or any role where you collaborate across continents, knowing what time it is on the other side is vital. This tool is great for people scheduling standups, webinars, job interviews, or personal calls between North America and South Asia.

Real-Life Example

You’re based in San Jose, California, and you’re setting up a virtual roundtable with colleagues in Hyderabad. You want to pick a time that doesn’t make anyone lose sleep. Enter your preferred PDT time, hit “Convert,” and get the matching IST time instantly. Or hit “Now” to see what time it is right now in both places, side-by-side.

How to Use It, Step by Step

Pick the date and time using the date and time input under the “Pacific Daylight Time” section (or IST, if you’ve swapped it).
Choose which time zone you're entering from the dropdown. It defaults to PDT, but you can flip it to IST.
The tool automatically converts the time if “Auto Convert” is checked. If not, hit the “Convert Time” button.
Want to reverse the direction? Tap “Swap” and it switches IST to input and PDT to output.
Use “Now” to auto-fill the current time in your input zone. Great for quick comparisons.
“Reset” clears everything out to start fresh.

Smart Features Built Right In

Auto Conversion

If you prefer a hands-off approach, just leave “Auto Convert” checked. The tool will recalculate as soon as you change the input.

Daylight Saving Awareness

This is especially helpful with PDT. The converter knows when daylight saving is active and adjusts the difference accordingly—12.5 or 13.5 hours depending on the season.

UTC Offset Toggle

If you’re working with systems that rely on UTC time, checking “Show UTC Offset” will give you the raw difference (+05:30 vs. -07:00) so you can copy that directly into code, configs, or documentation.

Format Options

The “12 Hour” button lets you toggle between AM/PM and 24-hour format. Whatever your preference, the display updates to match.

A Few Things That Might Trip You Up

Entering a time without picking a date won’t convert. Both are required.
If “Auto Convert” is off, don’t forget to click “Convert Time” after changing the input.
“Swap” switches zones but keeps the entered time, so double-check that it's still what you want after swapping.

From Scheduling to Sanity: Your Time-Saver Between Zones

Whether you're scheduling late-night deployments with teams in India or setting up early-morning calls from California, this converter cuts down the friction. It's reliable, live, and gets you straight to the right time, without extra steps or second-guessing. Keep things on track, even when your teams are half a world apart.