Los Angeles (Pacific) to Mumbai (India) — Time Zone Converter
PT (UTC-7) → IST (UTC+5:30). Mumbai (India) is 12.5 hours ahead relative to Los Angeles (Pacific) right now.
Los Angeles (Pacific)
Oct 7, 2026, 4:55 AM
Mumbai (India)
Oct 7, 2026, 5:25 PM
Sample times — PT to IST
Sample conversions for today; daylight saving applied.
About Los Angeles (Pacific) and Mumbai (India)Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Mumbai (India) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
Dates (2026) PT IST Difference Jan 1 – Mar 7 UTC−8 UTC+5:30 Mumbai (India) is 13.5 hours ahead Mar 8 – Oct 31 UTC−7 UTC+5:30 Mumbai (India) is 12.5 hours ahead Nov 1 – Dec 31 UTC−8 UTC+5:30 Mumbai (India) is 13.5 hours ahead
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Mumbai (India) time difference through 2026
The gap changes twice during 2026, because only Los Angeles (Pacific) observes daylight saving time. Double-check meetings booked in the weeks around each switch.
| Dates (2026) | PT | IST | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Mar 7 | UTC−8 | UTC+5:30 | Mumbai (India) is 13.5 hours ahead |
| Mar 8 – Oct 31 | UTC−7 | UTC+5:30 | Mumbai (India) is 12.5 hours ahead |
| Nov 1 – Dec 31 | UTC−8 | UTC+5:30 | Mumbai (India) is 13.5 hours ahead |
Transition dates are the first full day on the new offset; clocks usually change overnight, between 1:00 and 3:00 local time.
Method & sources
Offsets and daylight-saving dates are computed from the IANA Time Zone Database through the JavaScript Intl API — the same rules your phone and computer use. The year table above was generated from those rules when this page was built; the live converter uses the rules installed in your own browser, so it stays correct if a country changes its clocks.
Page last updated: October 1, 2026
Los Angeles to Mumbai is 13.5 hours in winter and 12.5 in summer, blending India’s half-hour offset with US daylight saving. Offshore development teams bridge it with a Los Angeles evening handoff to the Indian morning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles (Pacific) and Mumbai (India)?
Right now the offset is about 12.5 hours ahead (from PT to IST). Daylight saving rules differ by region, so use the converter and table above rather than memorising a single number year-round.
Does daylight saving affect Los Angeles (Pacific) vs Mumbai (India)?
Yes, whenever either region springs forward or falls back, the gap can shift by an hour. This page uses the IANA time-zone database so those transitions are applied automatically.
How do I schedule a meeting across the US West Coast and India?
Pick a time in the converter, share both columns with attendees, and avoid early-morning or late-night slots on one side. The sample table lists common business hours in the source zone.
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