πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Current Time in India

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India Standard Time (IST) β€’ UTC+5:30 β€’ Asia/India

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🌍 Time Difference from India

Compare India time with major cities around the world

City Time Difference Current Time
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York -13 hours --:--
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London -8 hours --:--
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Tokyo +1 hour --:--
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney +3 hours --:--
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ Dubai -4 hours --:--
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Berlin -7 hours --:--

πŸ“ž Best Time to Call India

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Recommended calling times:

  • 🟒 Best: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST (Business hours)
  • 🟑 Good: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST (Extended hours)
  • πŸ”΄ Avoid: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM IST (Night time)

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πŸŒ… Sun Information

India has consistent sunrise and sunset times year-round due to its equatorial location.

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Sunrise
~7:00 AM
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Sunset
~7:00 PM

πŸ“Š Quick Facts About India Time

  • Time Zone: India Standard Time (IST)
  • UTC Offset: UTC+5:30 (No daylight saving)
  • Same as: Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, Philippines
  • IANA Name: Asia/India

🎯 Travel Tips

  • India is 8 hours ahead of UTC year-round
  • No time change for daylight saving time
  • Business hours typically 9 AM - 6 PM weekdays
  • Changi Airport operates 24/7
  • Public transport runs from 5:30 AM to midnight

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does India have Daylight Saving Time?

No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The time remains UTC+5:30 throughout the year.

Is India time the same as China time?

Yes, India and mainland China share the same time zone (UTC+5:30), so they always have the same time.

What is the time difference between India and New York?

India is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST) or 12 hours ahead during EDT. When it's noon in NYC, it's 1 AM the next day in India.

What is the time difference between India and London?

India is 8 hours ahead of London (GMT) or 7 hours ahead during BST. When it's noon in London, it's 8 PM in India.

What are typical business hours in India?

Standard business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday). Some offices work 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Why doesn't India use daylight saving time?

hours), making daylight saving time unnecessary.

Being near the equator, India has consistent daylight hours year-round (approximately 12