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IST Time Now

India Time
Sunday, November 15, 2026
India Standard Time (IST) • UTC+5:30
Day of weekSunday
Day of year319
Week numberWeek 46
DST statusNot observed

IST is in use right now in India Time (UTC+5:30).

IST is 5.5 hours ahead of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time).

IST time zone

India Time

India Standard Time (IST)

IANA: Asia/Kolkata · UTC+5:30

Daylight saving time in IST

IST does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+5:30 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in IST today

Sunrise 05:49 · Sunset 16:53

Daylight 11h 05m · Solar noon 11:21

What time zone is IST in?

IST is on India Time (IST, UTC+5:30). The IANA identifier is Asia/Kolkata.

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

No. IST keeps UTC+5:30 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.

Time in IST vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from IST
New York Sat10.5 hours behind
Los Angeles Sat13.5 hours behind
London Sun5.5 hours behind
Paris Sun4.5 hours behind
Dubai Sun1.5 hours behind
Singapore Sun2.5 hours ahead
Tokyo Sun3.5 hours ahead
Sydney Sun5.5 hours ahead
Johannesburg Sun3.5 hours behind
São Paulo Sat8.5 hours behind
Chicago Sat11.5 hours behind

November 2026 calendar for IST

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Frequently asked questions about IST

What time zone is IST in?
India Time (IST), UTC+5:30; IANA zone Asia/Kolkata.
Does IST have daylight saving time?
No, it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.