What is the Difference Between SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) and IST (Indian Standard Time)?

SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) and IST (Indian Standard Time) are both time zones in South Asia, and there is no difference between them in terms of time. Both SLST and IST are UTC + 5.30.

• SLST: Sri Lanka Standard Time is the standard time followed in Sri Lanka. It was introduced in 2006 and is synchronized to minimize difficulties faced due to time differences. Sri Lanka does not currently observe daylight saving time.
• IST: Indian Standard Time is the standard time followed in India. It is also known as IT, which stands for India Time. Like Sri Lanka, India does not observe daylight saving time.

In summary, both SLST and IST are the same time zone, neither of them observes daylight saving time, and there is no time difference between them.

Comparative Table: SLST (Sri Lanka Standard Time) vs IST (Indian Standard Time)

There is no time difference between Sri Lanka Standard Time (SLST) and Indian Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are set at UTC + 5.30. Here is a table summarizing the information:

Both SLST and IST follow the same time, and Sri Lanka recently changed from following IST to SLST to minimize difficulties faced due to synchronization.