See the Oman time now next to India time in the live clock below. Need to call or meet someone in Oman? Use the tool below to see the exact time difference between India and Oman, convert any time, and find the best time to call.
India (IST) is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat right now.
Best time to call
Top row: India time. Bottom row: city time. Hover or tap a block to see the exact times.
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India to Oman time difference at a glance
India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Oman all year. India uses one time zone, IST (UTC+5:30), all year.
| Place | Gap with India (all year) |
|---|---|
| Muscat, Salalah | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Oman does not use daylight saving time, and it shares the same clock as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. It stays on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4) all year, and India stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year. This means the gap never changes.
Best time to call Oman from India
Oman has a large Indian community and centuries-old trade links with Gujarat and Kerala, so calls between Muscat and India happen every day, for family, work and business. Because the gap is 1 hour 30 minutes, it is easy to plan calls with friends, family, colleagues or hotels.
These windows give both sides a normal daytime or evening hour, between 8 AM and about 9:30 PM. They are for a regular weekday.
- Oman: Start the call between 9:30 AM and 9:30 PM India time (8 AM to 8 PM in Muscat).
Before 1:30 AM in India it is still the previous day in Oman. Always check the date before you book a flight, a hotel check-in or a meeting across the gap.
Common mistakes with the India to Oman time difference
- Adding a seasonal change. There is none. The gap is 1 hour 30 minutes in every month.
- Subtracting instead of adding. Oman is behind India, so subtract 1 hour 30 minutes from the Indian time.
- Forgetting the date. Before 1:30 AM in India it is still the previous day in Oman.
Flying from India to Oman? A short note on jet lag
Flying from India to Oman is a westward trip, and your body clock moves back by about 1 hour 30 minutes. Many people find flying west a little easier, because you stay up later and wake later. The Jet lag plan tab in the tool gives a step-by-step plan for the city you pick.
How this tool works
The tool uses the time zone rules built into your web browser. These come from the public IANA time zone database, which most phones and computers use. Nothing you type in the tool is saved or sent to us. Last updated: 15 October 2026. If you see a wrong result, please tell us through the Contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between India and Oman?
India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Oman all year.
Is India ahead of Oman?
Yes. India is ahead of Oman, so when it is morning in India it is still earlier in Muscat.
What is 9 PM IST in Oman?
It is 7:30 PM on the same day in Muscat.
Does Oman have daylight saving time?
No. Oman stays on the same time all year, so the gap with India never changes.
What is the best time to call Oman from India?
Start the call between 9:30 AM and 9:30 PM India time (8 AM to 8 PM in Muscat). These windows keep both sides between 8 AM and about 9:30 PM on a regular weekday.
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30, all year round.
Is Oman behind India?
Yes. Oman is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India all year. When it is 12 noon in India, it is 10:30 AM in Muscat.