Quick answer
5 PM IST is 11:30 AM in London (GMT) in winter, or 12:30 PM in London (BST) in summer. India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) is fixed year-round - London's clock change shifts the result.
How to use this time conversion
The end of the India Standard working day (5 PM IST) lands in the middle of the UK working day - a practical window for brief cross-team syncs. In UK summer (BST), 5 PM IST is 12:30 PM London - a good lunchtime check-in slot.
What is 5 PM IST in London?
5 PM IST is 11:30 AM GMT in winter or 12:30 PM BST in summer. India does not observe daylight saving - the UK clock change in March and October adjusts the London result.
Why can the answer change?
The answer can change when one location observes daylight saving time and the other does not, or when they switch clocks on different dates.
How should I use the 5 PM IST slot for UK-India meetings?
5 PM IST is a popular India-side end-of-day slot that falls in late morning UK time. It works well for brief syncs or status calls. For recurring meetings, note that the UK time shifts by 1 hour in March and October.
Can I compare this with more people?
Yes. Use the main Meeting Time Finder to add every participant and find the shared working-hours overlap.
Related timezone pages
london mumbai · london bangalore · 5pm ist in new york · 9am est in mumbai