What Time is it in India Right Now?
What time is it in India, India right now? Live India clock showing exact local time. India is 5½ hours ahead of the UK. Updated every second.
About India Time Zone
India has a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (IST) at UTC+5:30, used across the entire country. India does not observe daylight saving time. The time difference between India and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About India time and time zones
What time is it in India right now?
The current local time in India, India is shown live above, updated every second. India is in the Asia/Kolkata timezone, 5½ hours ahead of the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is India in?
India is in the Asia / Kolkata timezone, operating at UTC+5:30. India has a single time zone, Indian Standard Time (IST) at UTC+5:30, used across the entire country. India does not observe daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is India?
India is 5½ hours ahead of the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and India decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call India from the UK?
To call India during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 14am-10pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.