Time India - World time in real time
| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s +05:30 (IST) |
|---|
Weather India + free weather forecast
What time is it in India?
The current time in India is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. India is in India, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. India does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in India.
Time zone and clock changes in India
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | +4:30 |
Sunrise and sunset today in India
Today, October 18, 2026, the sun rises in India at 06:11 and sets at 17:47 (local time), giving 11 h 36 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:59.
More about India
See the location and GPS coordinates of India, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between India and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in India
What time is it in India right now?
The current time in India is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What is the time difference between India and London?
Time difference with London: +4:30 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 16:30 in India.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
India does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC +5:30.
What time is sunrise today in India?
Today, October 18, 2026, the sun rises in India at 06:11 and sets at 17:47 (local time), giving 11 h 36 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:59.
