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MDT to IST Time — Convert Mountain Daylight Time (US) to India Standard Time

IST is currently 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT. The gap shifts across the year: around January IST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT, and around July it is 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT, because one or both zones observe daylight saving.

IST is currently 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT.

MDT • MDT (UTC-6)
8:32 AM
Thursday, Sep 10
IST • IST (UTC+5:30)
8:02 PM
Thursday, Sep 10

Abbreviation disambiguation

On Clockjumper, IST refers to India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). The same three letters are also used for Israel Standard Time (UTC+2) and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.

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Full MDT to IST conversion table

MDTIST
12:00 AM11:30 AM
1:00 AM12:30 PM
2:00 AM1:30 PM
3:00 AM2:30 PM
4:00 AM3:30 PM
5:00 AM4:30 PM
6:00 AM5:30 PM
7:00 AM6:30 PM
8:00 AM7:30 PM
9:00 AM8:30 PM
10:00 AM9:30 PM
11:00 AM10:30 PM
12:00 PM11:30 PM
1:00 PM12:30 AM(next day)
2:00 PM1:30 AM(next day)
3:00 PM2:30 AM(next day)
4:00 PM3:30 AM(next day)
5:00 PM4:30 AM(next day)
6:00 PM5:30 AM(next day)
7:00 PM6:30 AM(next day)
8:00 PM7:30 AM(next day)
9:00 PM8:30 AM(next day)
10:00 PM9:30 AM(next day)
11:00 PM10:30 AM(next day)

Daylight saving and how the gap changes

Around January IST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT. Around July it is 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT. That swing comes from one or both zones observing daylight saving on different schedules — the converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

Frequently asked questions

Is IST ahead of or behind MDT right now?
IST is currently 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT.
What is the current MDT to IST time difference?
Right now the gap is 11 hours and 30 minutes — IST is 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT.
Does the MDT → IST offset change during the year?
Yes. Around January IST is 12 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT; around July it is 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of MDT. The converter above always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.
Does MDT observe daylight saving time?
MDT is itself the daylight-saving form. Mountain Daylight Time (US) is in force at UTC-6 through the summer months; outside that window the same zone is on MST (UTC-7).
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No — India Standard Time stays at a fixed UTC offset year-round.
What time is 3 AM MDT in IST?
3:00 AM MDT is 2:30 PM IST.
What time is 8 AM MDT in IST?
8:00 AM MDT is 7:30 PM IST.
What time is 9 AM MDT in IST?
9:00 AM MDT is 8:30 PM IST.
What time is 10 AM MDT in IST?
10:00 AM MDT is 9:30 PM IST.
What time is 11 AM MDT in IST?
11:00 AM MDT is 10:30 PM IST.
What time is 12 PM (noon) MDT in IST?
12:00 PM MDT is 11:30 PM IST.
What time is 2 PM MDT in IST?
2:00 PM MDT is 1:30 AM (next day) IST.
What time is 3 PM MDT in IST?
3:00 PM MDT is 2:30 AM (next day) IST.
What time is 4 PM MDT in IST?
4:00 PM MDT is 3:30 AM (next day) IST.
What time is 5 PM MDT in IST?
5:00 PM MDT is 4:30 AM (next day) IST.
What time is 9 PM MDT in IST?
9:00 PM MDT is 8:30 AM (next day) IST.
What time is 10 PM MDT in IST?
10:00 PM MDT is 9:30 AM (next day) IST.
When is the best time to schedule a call between MDT and IST?
MDT and IST have no direct 09:00–17:00 overlap on the same calendar day. Consider early-morning or late-evening slots on one side, or an asynchronous handoff.
What time zone does MDT refer to?
MDT refers to Mountain Daylight Time (US) (IANA: America/Denver).
What time zone does IST refer to?
IST refers to India Standard Time (IANA: Asia/Kolkata).
Is IST on this page the same as other zones that share the letters "IST"?
On Clockjumper, IST refers to India Standard Time (UTC+5:30). The same three letters are also used for Israel Standard Time (UTC+2) and Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) — check the city or UTC offset to be sure which is meant.

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