Time in India
It is 4:36 AM on September 4, 2026 in New Delhi. All of India runs on Asia/Kolkata (IST), UTC+05:30. India does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in India right now?
Which time zones does India use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kolkata | UTC+05:30 IST | Not observed | Mumbai | 3,659 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 3,659 cities our database places in a time zone in India, and the 292 largest are listed below.
- Capital
- New Delhi
- Dialing code
- +91
- Local time
- UTC+05:30
Does India use daylight saving time?
No. New Delhi stays on IST (UTC+05:30) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call India from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in New Delhi | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in New Delhi today?
Major cities in India
16 of the 292 largest cities (3,659 in our database)
Time in India: common questions
What is the UTC offset in India?
New Delhi is on UTC+05:30 right now (IST). India has one time zone, Asia/Kolkata, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does India have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for India, Asia/Kolkata, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in India?
They do not change. New Delhi stays on IST (UTC+05:30) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between India and the United States?
New Delhi is 9:30 ahead of New York and 12:30 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach India during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. New Delhi and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in New Delhi?
Today the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 6:40 PM, local time in New Delhi. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.