Timezones in India 
India Time Right Now! Find the Current time in India from anywhere in the world. India follows a single official timezone: IST (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
India
India Standard Time
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
12:46:08 AM
India Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for India, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Kolkata | IST | India Standard Time | UTC+5:30 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 10 Cities in India
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai Maharashtra, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 12,691,836 |
| 2 | Delhi Delhi, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 11,034,555 |
| 3 | Bengaluru Karnataka, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 8,495,492 |
| 4 | Hyderābād Telangana, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 6,809,970 |
| 5 | Ahmedabad Gujarat, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 6,357,693 |
| 6 | Chennai Tamil Nadu, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,681,087 |
| 7 | Kolkata West Bengal, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,631,392 |
| 8 | Surat Gujarat, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,591,246 |
| 9 | Pune Maharashtra, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 3,124,458 |
| 10 | Kanpur Uttar Pradesh, India | 12:46:08 AM | Tue, Oct 20 | Asia/Kolkata | 2,823,249 |