Daylight Saving Time 2026: India
India does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of UTC+5:30 remains constant throughout 2026.
Does not observe DST
India keeps the same time offset (UTC+5:30) all year round.
UTC Offsets — India
| Period | UTC Offset | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Winter) | UTC+5:30 | Asia/Kolkata |
Cities in India
| City | Timezone | UTC Offset (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Bangalore | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Kolkata | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Chennai | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Hyderabad | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Ahmedabad | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Pune | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Surat | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Jaipur | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Lucknow | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Kanpur | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Nagpur | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Patna | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Bhopal | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Kochi | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Visakhapatnam | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Indore | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Thane | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Agra | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Meerut | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Ludhiana | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Nashik | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Faridabad | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Prayagraj | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Guwahati | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Jabalpur | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Howrah | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Rajkot | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Chandigarh | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Amritsar | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Mangalore | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Coimbatore | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Dhanbad | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
| Vadodara | Asia/Kolkata | UTC+5:30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does India observe daylight saving time?
No, India does not observe daylight saving time. The country keeps the same UTC offset throughout the year.
When do clocks change in India in 2026?
India does not observe DST in 2026. Clocks do not change.
How much do clocks change in India?
India does not observe DST, so clocks do not change. The UTC offset is always UTC+5:30.
What is the UTC offset for India?
India uses a fixed UTC offset of UTC+5:30 year-round.
Which timezone does India use?
India's primary timezone is Asia/Kolkata. Some cities may use different timezones — for example: Delhi (Asia/Kolkata), Mumbai (Asia/Kolkata), Bangalore (Asia/Kolkata).