Current Time in IST
About IST
Timezone Offset: UTC+05:30 · GMT+05:30
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Asia/Calcutta
IST (IST) is a time zone at UTC offset +05:30. As of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the current time in IST is 05:05:56. It groups 7 IANA time zones, including Asia/Calcutta, Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Tel_Aviv and Eire, which all share this offset. IST is observed in countries such as India and Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in IST?
As of Tuesday, 3 November 2026, the current time in IST (IST) is 05:05:56.
What is the UTC offset of IST?
IST corresponds to UTC+05:30. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use IST?
IST covers 7 IANA time zones, including Asia/Calcutta, Asia/Jerusalem, Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Tel_Aviv, Eire and Europe/Dublin.