What Time Is It in India?
See what time it is in India right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
India uses a single time zone, Asia/Kolkata. The time is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year, with no daylight saving time. India is normally 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is India in?
India: the time is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India uses the same time all year, so the clocks are never changed.
What is the time difference between India and London?
India is normally 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London. The difference is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead for about 5 months of the year, because daylight saving time is used at different times of the year.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.