Working hours: 09:00–17:00 local. Green = both working.Purple = one side only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between ist and sydney?
India Standard Time (ist) is UTC+5:30 and SYDNEY (Sydney) (sydney) is UTC+10. The difference between them is 4.5 hours.
Where is ist used?
India Standard Time (ist) is used in India and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata. Note: ist is ambiguous and may refer to other timezones.
Where is sydney used?
SYDNEY (Sydney) (sydney) is used in Australia and surrounding regions. The IANA timezone identifier is Australia/Sydney.
How do I convert ist to sydney?
Use the interactive converter above. Drag the time slider to any ist time and the sydney equivalent updates instantly. You can also type a time like "3pm" or "15:00" in the input bar.
IST (Mumbai) is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Sydney. 12:00 PM in IST (Mumbai) = 16:00 in Sydney.
IST (Mumbai) observes Asia/Kolkata and Sydney observes Australia/Sydney — a 4.5 hours 30 minutes gap between them.
Shared working hours
Standard 9–5 schedules overlap for 3.5 hours between IST (Mumbai) and Sydney each day.
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IST (Mumbai)
Sydney
Overlap (3.5h)
When to schedule across time zones
IST (Mumbai) and Sydney share 3.5 hours of business hours overlap daily. Showing the 3 most balanced slots — see the time table below for the full window.
09:00 Mumbai / 13:00 Sydney✓ Both working
10:00 Mumbai / 14:00 Sydney✓ Both working
11:00 Mumbai / 15:00 Sydney✓ Both working
Working hours defined as 09:00–17:00 local time for each location.
Upcoming public holidays
IST (Mumbai)
No upcoming public holidays this year.
Sydney12 holidays
May 4May DaySOON
May 4Labour DaySOON
Jun 1Reconciliation Day
Jun 1Western Australia Day
Jun 8King's Birthday
Bridging the gap: IST (Mumbai) and Sydney
The 4.5-hour gap between IST (Mumbai) (India) and Sydney (Australia) requires some planning — but a 3.5-hour daily overlap means both teams can connect in real time without unusual scheduling.
💡 Practical scheduling guidelines
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09:00–10:00 in IST (Mumbai) = 13:00–14:00 in Sydney. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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10:00–11:00 in IST (Mumbai) = 14:00–15:00 in Sydney. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
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11:00–12:00 in IST (Mumbai) = 15:00–16:00 in Sydney. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.
Time differences can shift unexpectedly when either location observes daylight saving.
Drag the slider at the top to convert any IST (Mumbai) time instantly. You can also type natural language like "3pm", "15:00", or a location name to get an immediate answer.