🇮🇳 What Time Zone Is India In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC+05:30IANA: Asia/Kolkata
India time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+5:30 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+5:30 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between India and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| India (IST) | same time | same time |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes behind | 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
"Ahead" means India is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
India time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does India use?
India uses Asia/Kolkata. Its offset is UTC+5:30 in January and the same in July.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No. India does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Kolkata stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between India and New York?
In January India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York; in July it is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between India and India?
In January India is the same time as India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is the same time as India. India does not use daylight saving time.