Current time in India
India uses a single time zone, Asia/Kolkata (standard time UTC+5:30). Daylight saving time is not currently observed here, so the offset holds all year.
UTC offset
UTC+5:30
now
Time zones
1
Asia/Kolkata
Daylight saving
Not observed
all of 2026
Cities listed
9
Asia
Time zones in India
| Zone | Example city | Local time | UTC offset now | Standard / DST | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kolkata | Mumbai | 17:00 | UTC+5:30 | UTC+5:30 all year | — |
Cities in India
| City | Local time | IANA time zone | UTC offset now | Abbr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Delhi | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Bengaluru | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Hyderabad | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Chennai | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Kolkata | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Pune | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Ahmedabad | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
| Jaipur | 17:00 | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 | IST |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in India right now?
All of India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently at UTC+5:30 (IST). The table on this page shows the live local time, updated every second from your device's clock using the official IANA time zone rules.
How many time zones does India have?
India uses a single time zone, Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 in standard time.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No. India keeps the same offset all year, so the UTC offset shown is correct on every date of 2026.
What is the UTC offset in India?
India is currently at UTC+5:30. This offset holds all year — there are no clock changes.