Time now in India

UTC+05:30 • Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Your device clock is 263ms behind of the detected local time (Asia/Kolkata, UTC+05:30). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in India now

India has one official time zone: IST (UTC+05:30).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in India is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in India?

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

Main time zones in India

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Kolkata UTC+05:30 Mumbai, Maharashtra, Delhi, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

List of time zones used in India (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Kolkata UTC+05:30 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and India

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and India depends on the region.

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra: 10 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does India use daylight saving time?

No. India does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in India?
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 India have?
India has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does India use daylight saving time?
No. India does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert India time

To convert India 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.
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