Indian Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and is used across India all year, with no daylight saving. Use the live clock below to check the current time in India, convert IST to EST, PST or UTC, or jump straight to train time tables and PNR status help for Indian Railways.

Current Time in India

India follows a single time zone, Indian Standard Time, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh. IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and the clock does not change in summer or winter. That makes it easy to plan: the time in India is the same in every state, every day of the year.

If you work with clients, teams or family in another country, the main thing to remember is that the gap between India and other countries can change twice a year when those countries move their clocks. India does not, so the difference to the US, UK and Europe shifts with their daylight saving dates.

Convert IST to Other Time Zones

Our converters show the matching time instantly and apply daylight saving automatically. Pick the one you need:

IST to EST (Eastern Time)

IST is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Use the IST to EST converter for meetings with New York, Toronto and other cities on Eastern Time.

IST to PST (Pacific Time)

IST is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST) and 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). This is the gap to remember for San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle.

IST to UTC and GMT

IST is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of UTC. The UK is on GMT in winter (the same 5 hours 30 minutes gap) and on British Summer Time in summer (a gap of 4 hours 30 minutes).

Other Time Converters

More time tools are being added for EST to IST, IST to CST, Dubai and Singapore, so you can check overlapping working hours before you schedule a call.

Find Trains and Time Tables

Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world, and finding the right train starts with the right timing. Indiaist organises train information so you can plan before you open the booking app.

Trains Between Stations

Check which trains run between two stations, with departure and arrival times, running days and journey duration. Start with the trains between stations page.

Indian Railway Time Table

Browse the Indian Railway time table by train type or by station, and learn how to read a time table so you can compare options quickly.

Special Trains

During festival seasons such as Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath, Indian Railways adds extra services. Our special trains list collects them in one place.

PNR Status Help

Your PNR (Passenger Name Record) is the 10-digit number printed on your railway ticket. It tells you the current status of your booking. You can check your live status on the official IRCTC and NTES websites, and our PNR status guide explains what each code means.

What CNF, RAC and WL Mean

• CNF (Confirmed): your berth or seat is confirmed.
• RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation): you are allowed to travel and will get a seat, and a full berth if a cancellation happens.
• WL (Waiting List): you do not have a confirmed seat yet. Waiting list tickets come in several types, such as GNWL, RLWL and PQWL, and your chance of confirmation depends on the type and the position number.

Popular Train Guides

Learn how each train category works, where it runs, how fast it is and what the tickets cost:

• Vande Bharat Express
• Rajdhani Express
• Shatabdi Express
• Duronto Express
• Garib Rath
• Amrit Bharat Express

You can also read about major stations such as New Delhi (NDLS) and Delhi Junction (DLI).

About Indiaist and Our Data Sources

Indiaist is an independent website. We are not part of Indian Railways, IRCTC or the Government of India, and we do not sell train tickets. Our time tools use standard time zone rules, and our train pages are written from information published by Indian Railways, IRCTC and NTES. Train timings and rules change, so always confirm the final details on the official site before you travel.

Spotted a mistake? Use our contact page to report it, and we will correct it. You can learn more on the About Us page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current time in India?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current Indian Standard Time. India has one time zone for the whole country.

Does India use daylight saving time?

No. India uses IST (UTC+5:30) all year and does not change its clocks.

How many hours ahead is India of New York?

India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York when New York is on Eastern Standard Time, and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead when New York is on Eastern Daylight Time.

Where can I check my PNR status officially?

Use the official IRCTC website or app, or the NTES enquiry service run by Indian Railways. Our guide explains how to read the result.

Does Indiaist sell train tickets?

No. Indiaist provides information only. To book tickets, use IRCTC or another authorised booking channel.