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About IST
India Standard Time (IST) is the official time zone of India, with a UTC offset of UTC+05:30. This means it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). IST is based on the 82.5° E longitude line, which passes near Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It is used throughout India and does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), so the time remains the same throughout the year.
India introduced IST on 1 January 1906 to establish a common time standard across the country. After Independence in 1947, it continued as the official time zone of India, replacing older regional time standards such as Bombay Time and Calcutta Time.
Indian Standard Time is followed across all Indian states and union territories, including major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.
FAQ’s
What is Indian Standard Time (IST)?
Indian Standard Time (IST) is the official time zone of India. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), with a fixed offset of UTC+05:30.
What time is IST?
IST is the current local time across India. It follows the UTC+05:30 time zone. You can check the exact current 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, follow Indian Standard Time (IST).
Does IST follow Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). Indian Standard Time remains UTC+05:30 throughout the year.
What is GMT+05:30 in India?
GMT+05:30 is the time offset used by Indian Standard Time (IST). It means that the time in India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).