Time in India

India uses Indian Standard Time, UTC+5:30, nationwide without seasonal clock changes. Religious and regional holidays vary by state and calendar; the three national fixed-date observances below are not a complete holiday list.

Time zones

  • New Delhi / Mumbai: Asia/Kolkata

Fixed-date observances

Non-exhaustive selection; excludes substitute and moved holidays.

  • Republic Day: 26/1
  • Independence Day: 15/8
  • Gandhi Jayanti: 2/10

Ministry of Tourism — public holidays · IANA Time Zone Database

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