What is IST?
The standard time used throughout India. The abbreviation IST is internationally ambiguous.
- Full name
- India Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- IST
- Definition type
- Fixed UTC offset
- Offset in minutes
- 330 minutes
Time Zone Guide
Current IST Time
India Standard Time
View the current local time, active UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior for India Standard Time.
Fixed UTC offsetNo automatic DST1 region
Live local time
IST · India Standard Time
Coverage
Where is IST used?
This definition is associated with the following countries or regions:
India
Daylight-saving behavior
India Standard Time is represented as a fixed offset and does not automatically change for daylight-saving time.
Converters
Popular IST conversions
Convert IST to other popular time-zone definitions and fixed offsets.
FAQ
IST time FAQ
Common questions about India Standard Time, its UTC offset, regions and daylight-saving behavior.
What is IST?
IST stands for India Standard Time. The standard time used throughout India. The abbreviation IST is internationally ambiguous.
What is the current UTC offset for IST?
The active offset for IST on this date is UTC+05:30.
Does IST use daylight saving time?
India Standard Time is represented on TimeInOne as a fixed offset and does not automatically switch for daylight-saving time.
Where is IST used?
IST is associated with India. Time-zone abbreviations can sometimes be ambiguous, so TimeInOne uses the definition displayed on this page.
Is IST a fixed time zone?
IST is defined as a fixed offset of UTC+05:30. Its offset does not change automatically according to the date.