Indore keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Indore and your time
Indore at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 22.72° N, 75.83° E |
Indore time zone and clock changes
Local time in Indore is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Indore and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Indore is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Indore, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Indore for 2026 or 2027.
Indore time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Indore is 10:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:30 PM in Sydney and 7:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | 9 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min behind | 13 h 30 min behind | 12 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
Indore never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Indore
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Indore last between 10 hours 45 minutes and 13 hours 32 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Indore
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 7:14 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Indore
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Indore: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Indore
Every city below shares Indore’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pithampur | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dewas | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ujjain | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Punasa | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nagda | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khargone | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ratlam | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khandwa | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Indore in?
Indore uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Indore use daylight saving time?
No. Indore stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Indore and New York?
Indore is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Indore does not.
Is Indore on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Indore and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Indore?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.