FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Times for India (IST)

Key info: Most World Cup 2026 group stage matches kick off at 3:00 PM or 6:00 PM local US time. From India, that means matches between 12:30 AM–9:30 AM IST. Late nights and early mornings for Indian fans.

Host City Timezones

Host City	Timezone	IST Offset
New York / New Jersey	EDT (UTC−4)	IST +9h 30m
Los Angeles	PDT (UTC−7)	IST +12h 30m
Dallas	CDT (UTC−5)	IST +10h 30m
Miami	EDT (UTC−4)	IST +9h 30m
San Francisco	PDT (UTC−7)	IST +12h 30m
Seattle	PDT (UTC−7)	IST +12h 30m
Toronto (Canada)	EDT (UTC−4)	IST +9h 30m
Mexico City	CDT (UTC−5)	IST +10h 30m

Typical Kickoff Times in IST

Local Kickoff	East Coast IST	West Coast IST
12:00 PM local	9:30 PM IST	12:30 AM IST (+1d)
3:00 PM local	12:30 AM IST (+1d)	3:30 AM IST (+1d)
6:00 PM local	3:30 AM IST (+1d)	6:30 AM IST (+1d)
9:00 PM local	6:30 AM IST (+1d)	9:30 AM IST (+1d)

Tips for Indian Fans

🌙 Late-night matches — East Coast 3pm kickoffs land at 12:30 AM IST. Stock up on chai.
⏰ Use NovaTimeZone alarm — set browser alarms for each match in your IST time
📱 Check match-by-match — kickoff times vary by host city, always verify the exact IST time
🌅 Best viewing slot — West Coast 9pm matches = 9:30 AM IST next morning. Perfect weekend brunch viewing.

What time does the World Cup 2026 final start in India? ▾

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A typical 6:00 PM EDT kickoff would be 3:30 AM IST on July 20. Check our EST to IST converter for the exact confirmed time once announced.

Which channel broadcasts World Cup 2026 in India? ▾

Sports18 and JioCinema hold the broadcasting rights for FIFA World Cup 2026 in India. Check their schedules for exact match times in IST.

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World Cup 2026 — Match Times for India

Host City Timezones

Typical Kickoff Times in IST

Tips for Indian Fans