Indian Standard Time (IST), also known as India Time (IT), is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+05:30). Observed across India and Sri Lanka, IST does not follow daylight saving time and has been used in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru since the mid-20th century.
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FAQ’s
What is Indian Standard Time (IST)?
Indian Standard Time (IST) is the official time zone India and Sri Lanka. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+05:30 / GMT+05:30).
What time is IST?
IST is the current local time in India (UTC+05:30). Check exact ist time on isttime.com
Which cities are in the IST time zone?
All major Indian cities including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Surat as well as Sri Lankan cities like Colombo, observe IST.
Does IST follow Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
No, IST does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What is GMT+05:30 in India?
GMT+05:30 is the standard time offset for Indian Standard Time (IST), meaning time in India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time / Coordinated Universal Time.