India Standard Time (IST) — Current Time Now

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UTC+5:30 South Asia (India, Sri Lanka)

About India Standard Time (IST)

India Standard Time (IST) is a time zone in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka) with offset UTC+5:30. It serves approximately ~1.4 billion people across multiple countries and territories.

UTC Offset & DST

  • Standard offset: UTC+5:30
  • DST offset: N/A (no DST)
  • Daylight Saving: No — this time zone stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
  • IANA zones: Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Colombo

Converting IST to Other Time Zones

To convert IST time to your local time, use our time zone converter. Check the time difference calculator for popular city pairs.

Major Cities in IST

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is India Standard Time (IST)?

India Standard Time (IST) is a time zone with offset UTC+5:30 covering South Asia (India, Sri Lanka).

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

No, India Standard Time does not observe daylight saving time. The offset stays at UTC+5:30 all year.

What cities are in IST?

Major cities include Agra, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, and more.

How do I convert IST to my time zone?

Use our time zone converter to convert IST to any other time zone.

What is the current time in IST?

The current time is shown in the live clock above. IST is UTC+5:30.