IST Time Now
The current India Standard Time (IST) time is . India Standard Time is observed across all of India, 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. India has never used daylight saving in the modern era, so the offset is the same every day of the year.
Major cities in this zone
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
Convert IST to other zones
Open the time zone converter with IST pre-selected, or see the world clock for live times everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time in India right now?
The live clock above shows current India Standard Time, updating every second. All of India — Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai — shares this one zone.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No. India stays on IST (UTC+5:30) all year and has not used daylight saving in the modern era.
Why is India UTC+5:30 instead of a whole hour?
India chose a half-hour offset to sit roughly midway between the meridians spanning the country, balancing sunrise times from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. Only a handful of zones worldwide use 30- or 45-minute offsets.
What is the time difference between IST and GMT?
India is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT/UTC: when it is noon in London (winter), it is 5:30 PM in Mumbai.