Current Time in Asia/Kolkata Time Zone
IANA Name: Asia/Kolkata
Standard Offset: UTC +5:30
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The Asia/Kolkata time zone at a glance
| Right now | 18:25 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+05:30 (5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC) |
| Abbreviation | IST |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | Asia |
What time is it in Asia/Kolkata?
The current local time in the Asia/Kolkata zone is 18:25 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on IST, which is UTC+05:30 - That's 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Kolkata keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert Asia/Kolkata time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 17:30 local time, and 09:00 local time = 03:30 UTC. These examples use today's IST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use Asia/Kolkata when software asks for a time zone
Asia/Kolkata is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC+05:30, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Why the UTC+05:30 offset uses 30 minutes
This zone is not aligned to a whole hour. It is 5 hours and 30 minutes from UTC, so conversions need the minute part too. That is why this page shows both the live clock and conversion examples.
Where is Asia/Kolkata time used?
It is the official local time in India. Cities that use this zone include Agartala, Agra, Ahmedabad, Aizawl and Ajmer.
Best next checks for Asia/Kolkata
For a real-world meeting, compare Asia/Kolkata with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in India? Remember they are on UTC+05:30. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The Asia/Kolkata time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the Asia/Kolkata time zone?
Asia/Kolkata is a time zone in the Asia region. It runs on IST, which is UTC+05:30.
What is the UTC offset of Asia/Kolkata?
Asia/Kolkata is UTC+05:30 right now - 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does Asia/Kolkata use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use Asia/Kolkata time?
It is used in India.
How Alarm.now reads Asia/Kolkata
IANA rule set and current offset
Asia/Kolkata is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation IST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.