Time zone in India: India Standard Time (IST)
Right now the local time in India is UTC+5:30. India uses UTC+5:30 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between India and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind India right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in India. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in India |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10.5 hours behind | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 11.5 hours behind | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 12.5 hours behind | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 12.5 hours behind | 8:30 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 13.5 hours behind | 7:30 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 14.5 hours behind | 6:30 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 15.5 hours behind | 5:30 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call India from the U.S.
To reach someone in India between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 9:30 PM and 11:30 AM New York time, or between 6:30 PM and 8:30 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in India (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In India that is from 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is India in?
India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does India have daylight saving time?
No. India stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between India and New York?
India is 10.5 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for India?
The country calling code is +91. To call India from the U.S., dial 011, then 91, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in India?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to INR converter.