Current Time in India
GMT+5:30 (UTC+05:30) · 534 cities · Capital: New Delhi
Time Zone
| GMT+5:30 | UTC+05:30 |
Country Facts
| Capital | New Delhi |
| Currency | INR (₹) |
| Calling code | +91 |
| Languages | Hindi, English |
| Drives on | left |
Daylight Saving Time
India does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+05:30 year-round.
Time planning in India
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in India.
Country time shape
India uses one main time zone: GMT+5:30 (UTC+05:30). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Kolkata.
DST complexity
India has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | India | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 9:30 AM-3:30 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| Berlin | 12:30 PM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Paris | 12:30 PM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-2:00 PM |
| Shanghai | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM in India with Dubai.
Time Difference from India
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +9h 30m |
| Chicago | +10h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +12h 30m |
| London | +4h 30m |
| Paris | +3h 30m |
| Berlin | +3h 30m |
| Moscow | +2h 30m |
| Dubai | +1h 30m |
| Bangkok | -1h 30m |
| Shanghai | -2h 30m |
| Tokyo | -3h 30m |
| Sydney | -4h 30m |
| Auckland | -6h 30m |
| São Paulo | +8h 30m |
9 Cities in India
Time in India
India uses a single time zone: GMT+5:30 (UTC+05:30), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Kolkata. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+05:30 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Mumbai, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. The capital, New Delhi, uses the GMT+5:30 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is India in?
India uses the GMT+5:30 time zone (UTC+05:30). The IANA identifier is Asia/Kolkata. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+05:30 remains constant throughout the year.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No. India does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+05:30 year-round.
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi. The currency is the INR (₹) and the country calling code is +91.
What is the time difference between India and New York?
India is +9h 30m compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in India does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 534 cities in India. The largest include Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad.