India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone used throughout India. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+5:30) and does not observe daylight saving time. IST is used in major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
Current time in IST
Current IST Time
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Quick Facts
- Time Zone: India Standard Time (IST)
- UTC Offset: UTC +5:30
- Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
- Major Cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata
- Region: India
Time Difference From IST
Examples of time differences compared to IST:
- London: −5 hours 30 minutes behind
- Dubai: −1 hour 30 minutes behind
- New York: −10 hours 30 minutes behind
- Sydney: +4 hours 30 minutes ahead
Daylight Saving Time
India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The time remains the same throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IST stand for?
IST stands for India Standard Time.
Which country uses IST?
India uses India Standard Time as its official time zone across the entire country.
Why is IST UTC+5:30 instead of a whole hour?
India uses a half-hour offset to align the time more closely with the country’s geographic position.
Where IST Is Used
India Standard Time is used throughout India, including major cities such as:
Additional Note
India Standard Time is based on the longitude of 82.5° East, which runs near the city of Mirzapur in northern India. This central reference ensures a consistent time across the entire country.
