IST – India Standard Time

UTC+5:30 • No DST • 2 IANA zones

Time Zone Details

Abbreviation
IST
Full Name
India Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving
No

IANA Zones: Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Colombo

Cities in IST (12)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does IST stand for?

IST stands for India Standard Time. It is UTC+5:30 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the current time in IST?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current IST time. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for IST?

IST (India Standard Time) has an offset of UTC+5:30 from UTC.

Does IST observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What countries use IST?

Cities in the IST time zone include New Delhi, India; Delhi, India; Mumbai, India; Bangalore, India; Hyderabad, India.

How do I convert IST to my local time?

Use BuddyClock's time converter tools to convert IST to any other time zone. You can also click on the cities listed below to see their local times.

What IANA time zones correspond to IST?

The IANA time zones for IST include: Asia/Kolkata, Asia/Colombo.

What is the difference between IST and UTC?

IST is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC.

How many major cities are in the IST zone?

BuddyClock lists 12 major cities in the IST time zone.