How to convert time from India Standard Time (IST) to Arabian Standard Time (AST)
Converting between India Standard Time (IST)
and Arabian Standard Time (AST) could be
challenging. As companies become more global, we find ourselves in
a mess of calendar invites. Time changes from IST cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai are -2 hour(s) apart to AST cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, 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 IST and AST
into step-by-step instructions.
Step 1: Understanding India Standard Time and Arabian Standard Time
India Standard Time is UTC5, which means that the
local time in the India Standard Time zone is 5
hours apart from UTC. Arabian Standard Time is UTC3,
which means that the local time in the Arabian Standard Time zone is 3 hours apart from UTC.
Step 2: Calculate the Time Difference
To convert time from India Standard Time to Arabian Standard Time, we first need
to find the time difference between both time zones. Since India Standard Time is UTC5 and Arabian Standard Time is UTC3, the time difference is: -2 hour(s)
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-2 hours = India Standard Time's difference from UTC 3 + (Arabian Standard Time's difference from UTC 5
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Arabian Standard Time has -2 hour(s) difference India Standard Time.
Understanding India Standard Time and Arabian Standard Time
India Standard Time is UTC5, which means that the
local time in the India Standard Time zone is 5
hours apart from UTC. Arabian Standard Time is UTC3,
which means that the local time in the Arabian Standard Time zone is 3 hours apart from UTC.
Step 4: Practice Converting Times
Now that you know the process, try converting different times
from India Standard Time to Arabian Standard Time for practice before going to
the answer page. Remember to always add the Arabian Standard Time time
difference to the India Standard Time time.