Quick answer
9 AM EST is 7:30 PM in Bangalore (IST). During US daylight saving, 9 AM EDT is 6:30 PM in Bangalore. India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) is the same across all of India.
How to use this time conversion
Bangalore is India's primary technology hub and uses India Standard Time - the same timezone as Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. A 9 AM EST call lands at 7:30 PM Bangalore in winter and 6:30 PM in summer. For US-India IT teams, this is one of the most common scheduling questions.
What is 9 AM EST in Bangalore?
9 AM EST is 7:30 PM in Bangalore. During US daylight saving (EDT), 9 AM EDT is 6:30 PM in Bangalore. IST is UTC+5:30 and does not change with seasons.
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 schedule a daily standup between the US East Coast and Bangalore?
A fixed 8-9 AM US Eastern time slot is common, landing at 6:30-7:30 PM Bangalore. Choose a consistent wall clock time and note whether it is EST or EDT, since India does not observe DST.
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.
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