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
Monday, August 24, 2026
06:03:36 PM
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 | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 12,691,836 |
| 2 | Delhi Delhi, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 11,034,555 |
| 3 | Bengaluru Karnataka, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 8,495,492 |
| 4 | Hyderābād Telangana, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 6,809,970 |
| 5 | Ahmedabad Gujarat, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 6,357,693 |
| 6 | Chennai Tamil Nadu, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,681,087 |
| 7 | Kolkata West Bengal, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,631,392 |
| 8 | Surat Gujarat, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 4,591,246 |
| 9 | Pune Maharashtra, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 3,124,458 |
| 10 | Kanpur Uttar Pradesh, India | 06:03:36 PM | Mon, Aug 24 | Asia/Kolkata | 2,823,249 |