Current Time in India

India uses India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) across the entire country. The half-hour offset makes it unique among major nations.

02:22:40
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+5:30 · IST

Daylight Saving Time in India

India uses a single time zone, India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30), and does not observe DST.

For detailed DST schedules and history, see DaylightSavingTime.info.

Major Cities in India

Mumbai
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Delhi
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Bangalore
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Hyderabad
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Ahmedabad
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Chennai
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Kolkata
02:22:40
UTC+5:30
Pune
02:22:40
UTC+5:30

Time Difference from Mumbai

Mumbai → London (6h behind) Mumbai → New York (10h behind) Mumbai → Tokyo (4h ahead) Mumbai → Sydney (6h ahead) Mumbai → Dubai (2h behind)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is India's time zone?

India uses IST (India Standard Time), which is UTC+5:30.

Why does India have a half-hour offset?

IST was chosen as a compromise between Kolkata time (UTC+5:53) and Mumbai time (UTC+4:51) during British rule.

Does India observe DST?

No. India does not use daylight saving time.

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