🇮🇳 Current Time in India (IST)
Live India time, updated every second. India Standard Time is UTC+5:30 all year.
India time vs US time zones
| US time zone | India is ahead by (US winter) | India is ahead by (US summer) |
|---|---|---|
| New York / Eastern (ET) | 10 h 30 m | 9 h 30 m |
| Chicago / Central (CT) | 11 h 30 m | 10 h 30 m |
| Denver / Mountain (MT) | 12 h 30 m | 11 h 30 m |
| Los Angeles / Pacific (PT) | 13 h 30 m | 12 h 30 m |
Winter = standard time (EST/CST/MST/PST). Summer = daylight time (EDT/CDT/MDT/PDT).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time in India right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in India (IST). To work it out yourself, take the current UTC time and add 5 hours 30 minutes.
What time zone does India use?
India uses one time zone for the whole country: India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30, IANA identifier Asia/Kolkata. It is the same in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai.
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year. That is why the time difference with the US changes by an hour when the US moves between EST and EDT.
What is the time difference between India and the US East Coast?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).