India does not observe daylight saving time. Mumbai remains on IST (UTC+5:30) year-round. India's half-hour offset is unique among major world timezones.
About Mumbai
Mumbai is India's financial capital and the centre of the Bollywood film industry. It operates on India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) — a unique half-hour offset that applies across all of India.
Mumbai's IST timezone is important for IT outsourcing, financial services, and scheduling meetings between India and Europe or the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mumbai in?+
Mumbai is in India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. This half-hour offset applies across the entire country of India.
Why does India use a half-hour timezone?+
India uses UTC+5:30 to better align with its geographic centre. Using a single timezone for such a large country required a compromise between the eastern and western extremes.
Does Mumbai observe daylight saving time?+
No. India does not observe daylight saving time. Mumbai remains on IST (UTC+5:30) all year.
How many hours ahead of London is Mumbai?+
Mumbai is 5.5 hours ahead of London during UK winter (GMT) and 4.5 hours ahead during UK summer (BST).
What is the time difference between Mumbai and New York?+
Mumbai is 10.5 hours ahead of New York during US winter (EST) and 9.5 hours ahead during US summer (EDT).
What time is it in Mumbai now?
The current local time in Mumbai is displayed above and updates every second. Mumbai is in the India Standard Time (IST), UTC offset UTC+5:30.
What time zone is Mumbai in?
Mumbai is in India Standard Time (IST). The UTC offset is UTC+5:30. No daylight saving time is observed.
Local time in Mumbai
WorldClock.International shows the current local time in Mumbai using the IANA timezone database, which automatically applies the correct daylight saving rules.