What time is it in India right now?

The clock on this page shows the live time in India (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+5:30.

How many time zones does India have?

India uses a single time zone, Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).

Does India observe daylight saving time?

No — India keeps the same UTC offset all year.

Current time in India

Asia · Asia/Kolkata

India

12:55 AM

July 11, 2026

UTC+5:30 Night

Quick facts

Capital: New Delhi
Population: 1,352,617,328
Currency: Rupee (INR)
Phone code: +91
Daylight saving: No

Cities in India

Time in Mumbai
Time in Delhi

Neighbouring countries

Bangladesh
Bhutan
China
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan

About India

One time zone covers the whole country in India — UTC+5:30, anchored on New Delhi — so everywhere shares the same clock.

India has its capital at New Delhi, is home to about 1353 million people and covers about 3,288,000 km². Neighbouring countries include Bangladesh, Bhutan and China, among others. The main languages are English, Hindi and Bangla. The currency is the rupee (INR).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in India right now?: The clock on this page shows the live time in India (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTC+5:30.
How many time zones does India have?: India uses a single time zone, Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30).
Does India observe daylight saving time?: No — India keeps the same UTC offset all year.