IST – India Standard Time

Current Offset:UTC+5:30

Timezone Overview

India Standard Time (IST) is a time standard used across the Asia region. The current local UTC offset is UTC+5:30. IST does not observe daylight saving time and maintains a constant offset of UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time throughout the entire year.

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IST Timezone Details

Abbreviation
IST
Standard Offset
UTC+5:30
Current Offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight Offset
N/A (No DST)
DST Status
Not Observed
IANA Identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Region
Asia
Clock Changes
None (Year-round)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

India Standard Time (IST) does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains constant at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year. Cities and territories using this timezone do not shift clocks forward or backward.

Major Cities in IST Time

Representative cities currently observing India Standard Time (IST) with their live local times.

8 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
New DelhiIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
MumbaiIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
BangaloreIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
ChennaiIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
KolkataIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
HyderabadIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
PuneIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30
AhmedabadIndia11:49 AMUTC+5:30

Countries & Territories Represented

India

Frequently Asked Questions about IST

Accurate, factual answers regarding India Standard Time (IST) and its seasonal schedule.

What is IST and what does it stand for?

IST stands for India Standard Time. It is a civil time standard used in Asia with a standard offset of UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC+5:30.

Does IST observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

No, India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. It remains on a fixed offset of UTC+5:30 year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

Which major cities use IST?

Major cities operating in or aligned with India Standard Time include New Delhi (India), Mumbai (India), Bangalore (India), Chennai (India), Kolkata (India), among others.

How do I convert IST to another timezone?

To convert IST (UTC+5:30) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC+5:30. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.