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6:00 PM AST to IST Time Converter

Quick Answer
3:30 AM IST (next day)
6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time converts to 3:30 AM India Standard Time

Convert 6:00 PM from Atlantic Standard Time (AST) to India Standard Time (IST). Perfect for AST-India coordination. This timezone converter handles daylight saving time automatically and provides accurate conversion results.

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AST
Atlantic Standard Time
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IST
India Standard Time
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3:30 AM (next day)
Time Difference
9.5 hours ahead
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UTC Time
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AST to IST Time Conversion Table

Quick reference guide for converting times between Atlantic Standard Time and India Standard Time

AST Time IST Time Day Change
4:00 PM
1:30 AM (next day)
5:00 PM
2:30 AM (next day)
7:00 PM
4:30 AM (next day)
8:00 PM
5:30 AM (next day)
9:00 PM
6:30 AM (next day)
10:00 PM
7:30 AM (next day)

Meeting Scheduling Guide: AST ↔ IST

Best practices for scheduling calls and meetings between Atlantic Standard Time and India Standard Time

Best Meeting Times

⚠️ Challenging Time Slot
6:00 PM AST = 3:30 AM IST

This may be outside standard business hours for India Standard Time. Consider alternative times.

💡 Better Alternatives:
  • • Early morning in AST = afternoon in IST
  • • Late afternoon in AST = evening in IST
  • • Find overlap between 9 AM - 5 PM in both zones

Time Zone Details

🇨🇦 AST
Atlantic Standard Time
UTC Offset: -4.0
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🇮🇳 IST
India Standard Time
UTC Offset: 5.5
Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Difference
9.5 hours ahead

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AST to IST time conversion

What time is 6:00 PM AST in IST?

6:00 PM AST converts to 3:30 AM IST (next day). This conversion accounts for the time zone difference and daylight saving time adjustments.

What is the time difference between AST and IST?

India Standard Time (IST) is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time (AST). This time difference may vary depending on daylight saving time observance in each location.

How do I convert 6:00 PM AST to IST?

To convert 6:00 PM AST to IST, India Standard Time is 9 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. Therefore, 6:00 PM AST equals 3:30 AM IST (next day). Use our converter above for instant, accurate conversions with automatic daylight saving time adjustments.

Is 6:00 PM AST a good time for meetings with IST?

6:00 PM AST converts to 3:30 AM IST, which may be outside standard business hours for India Standard Time. Consider scheduling meetings between 9 AM - 5 PM in either time zone for better participation. Alternative meeting times that work well include morning hours in AST that correspond to afternoon hours in IST.

When scheduling a meeting at 6:00 PM AST, what time should IST participants join?

If you schedule a meeting at 6:00 PM AST, participants in IST should join at 3:30 AM (next day). Always verify with attendees as daylight saving time transitions may affect the conversion.

Does this time conversion account for daylight saving time?

Yes, this converter automatically handles daylight saving time for both Atlantic Standard Time and India Standard Time. However, DST dates vary by location, so conversions during transition periods should be double-checked.

What is 3:30 AM IST in AST?

3:30 AM IST is 6:00 PM AST. This is the reverse conversion, useful for coordinating activities between these time zones.

What's the current time in AST and IST right now?

Right now, the current time in Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is Loading..., and in India Standard Time (IST) it's Loading.... These times update in real-time and account for daylight saving time automatically.