Question 1

What time is it in the India Standard Time right now?

Accepted Answer

The current time in the India Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata) is shown live on this page. The current offset is UTC+5:30 (GMT+5:30).

Question 2

What states are in the India Standard Time?

Accepted Answer

The India Standard Time is used in India (all states and union territories), among other states and territories. The IANA identifier is "Asia/Kolkata".

Question 3

What is the UTC offset for India Standard Time?

Accepted Answer

The India Standard Time currently observes UTC+5:30 (GMT+5:30). IST (UTC+5:30) — no Daylight Saving Time.

Question 4

Does India Standard Time observe Daylight Saving Time?

Accepted Answer

No. India does not observe Daylight Saving Time and has never done so since adopting Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) as a single national timezone in 1906. The half-hour offset applies year-round. IST (UTC+5:30) — no Daylight Saving Time.