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Current time in India
The current time in India is 1:25:59 PM. If you are looking for current time in India, India time zone, or wondering what time is it in India, this page shows the live local time, UTC offset, time zone, and local date.
Current local time
Asia/Kolkata
Current local time in India
Local time
1:25:59 PM
Local date
April 6, 2026
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Daylight saving time
Not currently observed
If you are searching for the current time in India, the live local time appears above. This page also helps with India time zone lookups, UTC offset checks, and quick planning across regions.
Time zone in India
The India time zone shown on this page is Asia/Kolkata. The current UTC offset is UTC+05:30, and the time zone abbreviation is GMT+5:30.
This page helps answer searches such as India time zone, time zone in India, India timezone, and what time is it in India.
Countries sharing the same time as India
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Frequently asked questions about time in India
What time is it in India right now?
The current time in India is 1:25:59 PM. This page shows the live local time, time zone, local date, and UTC offset for India.
What time zone is India in?
India uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone on this page.
What is the UTC offset for India?
India currently uses the UTC offset UTC+05:30.
Does India observe daylight saving time?
India is not currently observing daylight saving time.