Los Angeles
Mumbai
Convert PST to IST
Pacific Standard Time to India Standard Time — Mumbai is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Quick Facts
Time Difference
+12.5 hours
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
IST Full Name
India Standard Time
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About PST and IST Time Zones
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and covers cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. IST (India Standard Time) is UTC+5:30 and covers cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 12:30 AM in Mumbai (IST). The time difference between PST and IST is 12.5 hours — Mumbai is ahead of Los Angeles.
With a 13.5-hour gap, scheduling overlap is very limited. Early morning in Los Angeles (6–8 AM) corresponds to evening or late night in Mumbai.
Daylight Saving Time
PST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC-7.
During DST transitions, the time difference between PST and IST may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PST and IST?
Mumbai (IST) is 12.5 hours ahead of Los Angeles (PST). The offset is +12.5 hours.
Is IST ahead or behind PST?
IST is 12.5 hours ahead of PST. PST is UTC-7 and IST is UTC+5:30.
When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Mumbai?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles (PST), it's 12:30 AM in Mumbai (IST).
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Mumbai?
When it's 5:00 PM in Los Angeles (PST), it's 5:30 AM in Mumbai (IST).
Does PST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC-8) becomes PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.