Current Time in India 🇮🇳
Time Now in Major Cities in India
Time Now in All IANA Timezones for India
- Asia/Kolkata Tue 05:03:18
| Timezone | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Asia/Kolkata | Tue 05:03:18 |
Information about India
| Population | 1,463,865,525 |
| Area | 3,287,590 km² |
| ISO Numeric Code | 356 |
| Continent Code | AS |
| Top Level Domain | .in |
| Currency | (INR) |
| Phone Prefix | +91 |
| Country Code | +91 |
Time in India — FAQ
Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in India.
How many time zones does India have?
India currently uses one UTC offset. The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.
What is the time in the capital of India?
The capital uses the IANA time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
Some regions of India may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.
How many cities in India are listed on this page?
This page shows live local time for 2 cities across India. Each listed city links to its own page with the current local time, date, time zone and UTC offset.
What is the UTC offset for India?
India's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.