India Time Now
This clock uses your device time, displayed in Asia/Kolkata. It is not synchronised directly to an atomic clock. CSIR-NPL maintains India's official time reference.
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Live solar terminator · IST meridian highlightedNatural Earth public-domain geography; India is highlighted using the bundled country feature. Boundaries are illustrative and not a statement of territorial claims. Equirectangular projection: shapes and areas distort toward the poles. Shading shows approximate sunlight, not cloud cover. Map source and boundary notes.
Today at a Glance
India today · verified status where availableTime Difference from India (IST)
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Bars show hours behind (blue, left of centre) or ahead (saffron, right of centre) of IST. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so these offsets are stable except where the listed city itself shifts for its own DST.
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महाकाल · वैदिक काल गणनाAn illustration of traditional units using a 24-hour day counted from midnight IST: 60 ghatis, 30 equal 48-minute periods and eight 3-hour watches. These counters are not a sunrise-based ritual Panchang. Read the unit conventions and examples.
🔱 Mahakaal — Ujjain, India's Ancient Prime Meridian
Ujjain has an important astronomical heritage alongside Mahakaleshwar worship. Explore its instruments and historical context. Historical reference meridians differ from modern civil time standards.
Mahakaal and India's Time Heritage
Explore the meanings, places and instruments behind Indian timekeeping.
Rahu Kaal and Gulika Kaal
Use your city and date, not a fixed national timetable. The calculator divides local daylight into eight parts and shows a seven-day schedule with sunrise and sunset.
Check city-based Rahu Kaal and Gulika Kaal · Understand Muhurat conventions
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Civil date · Hindu calendar contextIndia’s civil date and traditional calendar date answer different questions. Tithi, month, Samvat and festival observance can depend on location and regional convention.
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भारतीय मानक समय · UTC+5:30What is IST?
India uses IST (UTC+5:30) throughout the country and does not currently change clocks seasonally. Sunrise and sunset still vary by city and date.
IST vs World
Dubai: 1h30m behind · Singapore: 2h30m ahead · London: 5h30m behind (winter) · New York: 10h30m behind (winter) · Tokyo: 3h30m ahead · Sydney: 4h30m–5h30m ahead.
Geographic Span
India shares one civil timezone, but sunrise and sunset vary with longitude, latitude and season. Eastern and western cities can have different daylight schedules while their clocks show the same IST.
History — 1906
Older records can use local or railway time rather than today's IST. The Asia/Kolkata timezone record represents the move to UTC+5:30 in 1906. Read the history and its source limitations.
Why No DST?
India does not currently change clocks for daylight saving. Differences with London and New York still change when those cities switch their clocks.
IST for Business
An India evening can overlap a US morning, while UK and Gulf working hours provide other meeting windows. Compare the city and date in the IST converter before scheduling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in India right now?
India runs on Indian Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time from your device, updated every second. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Are banks open today in India?
Bank branches generally close on Sundays, second and fourth Saturdays, and applicable holidays. Hours vary by branch and service; there is no universal 10 AM opening or 4 PM closing rule. Check the bank-holiday guide and your bank's notice.
What is Rahu Kaal today?
The interval depends on local sunrise, sunset and weekday, not a fixed India-wide 90-minute schedule. Choose a city and date in the Rahu Kaal calculator.
What is Mahakaal and why is Ujjain significant?
Mahakaal (महाकाल) is an aspect of Shiva associated with time. Explore Mahakaal and time and Ujjain astronomical heritage, distinct from the current IST standard.
What time does NSE/BSE open?
NSE and BSE open for regular trading at 9:15 AM IST, Mon–Fri. Pre-open: 9:00–9:15 AM. Market closes at 3:30 PM IST. See our market timings guide.
What is IST in GMT?
IST is UTC+5:30 — 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT/UTC. India currently maintains this offset with no seasonal changes.
Is time the same across all of India?
India shares one civil timezone, but sunrise and sunset vary with longitude, latitude and season. Eastern and western cities can have different daylight schedules while their clocks show the same IST.