AWST to IST Converter

Use our converter below to change times between Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to India Standard Time (IST). If you mixed up your time zones and would like to convert IST to AWST instead, you can find that converter here: India Standard Time to Australian Western Standard Time Converter. And if you don't like either of our tools, then go back to see all of our time zone converters.

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Australian Western Standard Time

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone used in the western part of Australia, including cities like Perth and Bunbury. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.

Cities:

Perth
Bunbury
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie

India Standard Time

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone observed throughout India, including cities like New Delhi and Mumbai. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC and does not observe daylight saving time.

Cities:

New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Bangalore
Chennai

How to convert time from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to India Standard Time (IST)

Converting between Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) and India Standard Time (IST) could be challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from AWST cities like Perth, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie are -3 hour(s) apart to IST cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, holiday schedules, and the basic communication becomes a juggling act. To make it easier to understand, we'll break down the process of converting time between AWST and IST into step-by-step instructions.

Step 1: Understanding Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time

Australian Western Standard Time is UTC8, which means that the local time in the Australian Western Standard Time zone is 8 hours apart from UTC. India Standard Time is UTC5, which means that the local time in the India Standard Time zone is 5 hours apart from UTC.

Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference

To convert time from Australian Western Standard Time to India Standard Time, we first need to find the time difference between both time zones. Since Australian Western Standard Time is UTC8 and India Standard Time is UTC5, the time difference is: -3 hour(s)

-3 hours = Australian Western Standard Time's difference from UTC 5 + (India Standard Time's difference from UTC 8
India Standard Time has -3 hour(s) difference Australian Western Standard Time.

Understanding Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time

Step 4: Practice Converting Times

Now that you know the process, try converting different times from Australian Western Standard Time to India Standard Time for practice before going to the answer page. Remember to always add the India Standard Time time difference to the Australian Western Standard Time time.

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Scheduling a meeting between Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time

When scheduling a meeting between employees in the Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time zones, there are several factors to consider to ensure that the meeting is convenient and productive for all participants. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you should consider before scheduling across time zones:

Convert Time Difference: As we've discussed earlier, India Standard Time is -3 ahead of Australian Western Standard Time. It's crucial to take this time difference into account when scheduling a meeting to avoid scheduling conflicts or creating meetings at odd or inappropriate hours. In my experience, accidentally scheduling a meeting a 4am is awkward.
Overlapping Working Hours: To find a suitable time for the meeting, you’ll need to identify the overlapping working hours between the two time zones. For example, if employees in both zones work from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, the overlapping hours could be between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Australian Western Standard Time but -3 hours different to India Standard Time. Be upfront with India Standard Time employees to find the right time.
Consideration of Local Holidays: Be mindful of local Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time holidays, festivals, or observances in both time zones. These events might affect employee availability or working hours. Check local calendars for both the Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time zones to avoid scheduling conflicts.
Communicate Time Zone Differences: Clearly communicate the meeting time in both Australian Western Standard Time and India Standard Time to avoid confusion. Using a tool like an online meeting planner or time zone converter can help simplify the process and ensure accuracy.

Converting time zones across other countries

The process of converting time between two time zones is similar regardless of the countries involved. You'll need to determine the time difference between the two zones and add it to the time in the first zone. Keep in mind that some countries may observe daylight saving time or have different time zones within the country. It's important to double-check the time difference before scheduling any meetings or events.

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