Time now in British Indian Ocean Territory

UTC+06:00 • Indian/Chagos (+06)

Your device clock is 502ms ahead of the detected local time (Indian/Chagos, UTC+06:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.026 seconds.

14:22:30
Saturday, March 14, 2026, week 11

Time in British Indian Ocean Territory now

British Indian Ocean Territory has one official time zone: +06 (UTC+06:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in British Indian Ocean Territory is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in British Indian Ocean Territory?

Official time in British Indian Ocean Territory is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in British Indian Ocean Territory

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Indian/Chagos UTC+06:00

List of time zones used in British Indian Ocean Territory (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Indian/Chagos UTC+06:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and British Indian Ocean Territory

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and British Indian Ocean Territory depends on the region.

  • Indian/Chagos: 10 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does British Indian Ocean Territory use daylight saving time?

No. British Indian Ocean Territory does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1996-01-01.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in British Indian Ocean Territory?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+6:00 and UTC+6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does British Indian Ocean Territory have?
British Indian Ocean Territory has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does British Indian Ocean Territory use daylight saving time?
No. British Indian Ocean Territory does not currently use daylight saving time.

How to convert British Indian Ocean Territory time

To convert British Indian Ocean Territory time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.