Country time
Current time in India
The current time in India is 2:34:22 AM. 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
2:34:22 AM
Local date
May 22, 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.
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Countries sharing the same time as India
These countries currently share the same UTC offset as India. Use this list to compare countries with the same local clock time right now.
Major cities in India
Browse city pages for more detailed local time information inside India.
Planning calls, travel, and work with India time
Meeting planning
Compare the current time in India with other countries to find practical meeting windows.
Travel coordination
Use the India time zone and UTC offset when planning arrivals, departures, and cross-border schedules.
Business hours
Check the local time in India before making calls, sending messages, or arranging international support hours.
Practical time planning for India
Use this section when you need more than the current clock. It shows how India lines up with common business and travel reference points right now, using the active offset UTC+05:30.
| Reference place | Local time now | Compared with India |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Thu 5:04 PM | India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| London | Thu 10:04 PM | India is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Lagos | Thu 10:04 PM | India is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Dubai | Fri 1:04 AM | India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri 6:04 AM | India is 3 hours 30 minutes behind |
Best use cases
For calls, use the comparison table as a quick screen, then confirm a date-specific slot in the meeting planner. This matters most when either side observes daylight saving time.
How this page is calculated
Country clocks use IANA time zone identifiers, browser internationalization data, and the current date so seasonal offset changes are reflected automatically.
More countries in Asia
Continue exploring nearby country time pages for stronger comparisons and internal navigation.
Frequently asked questions about time in India
What time is it in India right now?
The current time in India is 2:34:22 AM. 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.