Time Zones in India

India uses a single time zone. The entire country follows India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).

India Standard Time

UTC+5:30
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Abbreviation IST
IANA Asia/Kolkata
Regions

All of India โ€” Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

Major Cities in India

Mumbai Delhi Bengaluru Hyderabad Ahmedabad Chennai Kolkata Surat Pune Jaipur Kanpur Navi Mumbai Lucknow Nagpur Coimbatore Indore Thฤne Vadodara Bhopal Rasapลซdipalem

About Time Zones in India

India uses a single time zone: India Standard Time (IST), with a UTC offset of UTC+5:30. This applies to the entire country, including All of India โ€” Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many time zones does India have?

India has 1 time zone: India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).

What is the main time zone in India?

The primary time zone is India Standard Time (IST) with a UTC offset of UTC+5:30.

Does India observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the specific region. Check the individual city pages for current DST status in each area.