IST to Los Angeles time conversion
Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST. After the next clock change (): Los Angeles is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
Time difference with your location
IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. Compare with your local time →
Choose a date and time
Choose the local time in IST to convert it to Los Angeles on that date.
Skipped clock-change times are unavailable; a repeated time uses its first occurrence.
24-hour conversion chart · IST → Los Angeles
This table converts each hour in IST to Los Angeles on 2026-10-21.
- Working hours
- Outside working hours
- Night hours
| IST | Los Angeles | Shared working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 00:0012:00 AM | 11:3011:30 AM -1 day | |
| 01:001:00 AM | 12:3012:30 PM -1 day | |
| 02:002:00 AM | 13:301:30 PM -1 day | |
| 03:003:00 AM | 14:302:30 PM -1 day | |
| 04:004:00 AM | 15:303:30 PM -1 day | |
| 05:005:00 AM | 16:304:30 PM -1 day | |
| 06:006:00 AM | 17:305:30 PM -1 day | |
| 07:007:00 AM | 18:306:30 PM -1 day | |
| 08:008:00 AM | 19:307:30 PM -1 day | |
| 09:009:00 AM | 20:308:30 PM -1 day | |
| 10:0010:00 AM | 21:309:30 PM -1 day | |
| 11:0011:00 AM | 22:3010:30 PM -1 day | |
| 12:0012:00 PM | 23:3011:30 PM -1 day | |
| 13:001:00 PM | 00:3012:30 AM | |
| 14:002:00 PM | 01:301:30 AM | |
| 15:003:00 PM | 02:302:30 AM | |
| 16:004:00 PM | 03:303:30 AM | |
| 17:005:00 PM | 04:304:30 AM | |
| 18:006:00 PM | 05:305:30 AM | |
| 19:007:00 PM | 06:306:30 AM | |
| 20:008:00 PM | 07:307:30 AM | |
| 21:009:00 PM | 08:308:30 AM | |
| 22:0010:00 PM | 09:309:30 AM | |
| 23:0011:00 PM | 10:3010:30 AM |
Quick conversion examples
These examples use IST (UTC+5:30) and Los Angeles (UTC-7); choosing a date applies the local clock changes.
Conversion formula: Los Angeles = IST − 12h30 · IST − 13h30.
| IST | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM IST | = 5:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 7:00 AM IST | = 6:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 8:00 AM IST | = 7:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 9:00 AM IST | = 8:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 10:00 AM IST | = 9:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 12:00 PM IST | = 11:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day) |
| 3:00 PM IST | = 2:30 AM Los Angeles |
| 5:00 PM IST | = 4:30 AM Los Angeles |
| 6:00 PM IST | = 5:30 AM Los Angeles |
| 8:00 PM IST | = 7:30 AM Los Angeles |
Overlapping meeting hours
The 08:00–18:00 working days in IST and Los Angeles do not overlap on 2026-10-21.
Clock changes on both sides, 2026–2028
IST and Los Angeles have the following local clock changes in 2026–2028; all times in the table are local to that side.
| Year | IST | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2027 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
| 2028 | No clock changes; UTC+5:30 all year. | · 02:00 → 03:00 · 02:00 → 01:00 |
At the start of 2026, Los Angeles is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The difference changes during the following periods.
- From 2026-03-08 15:30 IST until 2026-11-01 14:30 IST, Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
- From 2027-03-14 15:30 IST until 2027-11-07 14:30 IST, Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
- From 2028-03-12 15:30 IST until 2028-11-05 14:30 IST, Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM IST in Los Angeles?
9:00 AM IST = 8:30 PM Los Angeles (-1 day), using UTC+5:30 and UTC-7. Choose a date above for the seasonal local time.
Does the time difference between IST and Los Angeles change during the year?
Yes. During 2026–2028: Los Angeles is 13 hours 30 minutes behind IST; Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST. The clock-change table gives the dates for both sides.
How do I tell whether it is day or night in Los Angeles?
Read the Los Angeles clock above: this guide counts 06:00–18:00 local time as daytime and the rest as nighttime, without using sunrise and sunset.
What is the best time to call between IST and Los Angeles?
The 08:00–18:00 working days in IST and Los Angeles do not overlap.
What is the time difference between IST and Los Angeles now?
Right now, Los Angeles is 12 hours 30 minutes behind IST. Conversion formula: Los Angeles = IST − 12h30 · IST − 13h30.