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India Standard Time

Time in India now

Main format12 hour24 hour

IndiaIST · UTC+05:30

24-hour time

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12-hour time · AM/PM

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Your local time

From your device’s time zone

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Both formats show the same India time and date. Main format also sets your local clock and comparison snapshots. Read the clock examples.

Uses your device clock. If the time looks wrong, check your device’s date and time settings.

Compare India with your local date

Your local clock above uses your device’s time zone. Check whether India is on the same day, the next day or the previous day, then capture both clocks together to copy a clear comparison. If both clocks show India, your device is already set to India time.

Time comparison snapshot

Captured when you selected Compare dates now. This snapshot stays still; compare again for the latest time.

Share comparison events for this tab

Optional and off by default. Sends action names and broad duration/error categories, never your time zone or copied text. How measurement works

Time zone: India Standard Time
Offset from UTC: +5 hours 30 minutes
Daylight saving: No clock changes

One time across India

New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata all use India Standard Time. The clock above applies across the country.

Understand IST, UTC and daylight saving →

Compare with where you are

Your local clock follows your device’s time zone. Compare both dates as well as the times: India may already be on the next day.

The difference shown is for right now. It can change if your location observes daylight saving.

Read India time in 12 or 24 hours

Make 12-hour time the main clock for AM/PM, or make 24-hour time the main clock. Both India formats stay visible; your local clock and comparison snapshots use the main format. Your button choice is saved on this device when browser storage is available; these direct links choose a main format for the current visit.

Reading examples — not the current time
24 hour	12 hour	Meaning
00:00	12:00 AM	Midnight, start of the date shown
01:30	1:30 AM	Early morning
12:00	12:00 PM	Noon
20:00	8:00 PM	Evening

For example, at 20:00 UTC on 21 September 2026, India is already at 01:30 (1:30 AM) on 22 September 2026. Always read the date as well as AM/PM. The live date above updates from your device clock; this example stays fixed.

Compare with your local time

Check the time zone named under “Your local time.” If it is wrong, correct your device’s time zone and return to this page.
Select Compare dates now to capture both dates and offsets at the same instant.
Use Copy comparison, or select the result text if clipboard access is blocked. Compare again whenever you need a fresh snapshot.

For a future appointment, use a date-aware time zone converter and choose the destination’s city/region. This page compares the current instant. See why the local difference can change with daylight saving, or work through UTC ↔ IST examples.