Current time in India

05:00:21

Friday, October 30, 2026

UTC+5:30 8.5 hours ahead of Brasília Reference: New Delhi

Time zone of India

The time in India (New Delhi) follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone, currently UTC+5:30. 8.5 hours ahead of Brasília.

India

05:00:21

Brasília

20:30:21

How to call or schedule a meeting with India

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 17:30 in India; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 02:30 (next day) there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 09:00 to 09:30 Brasília time.

India: sunrise today at 06:31 · sunset at 17:37 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: New Delhi
Continent: Asia
Area: 3,287,590 km² (1,269,345 sq mi)
Population: about 1.2 billion inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu
Calling code: +91
Internet domain: .in

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

China +2 h 30 min
Nepal +0 h 15 min
Myanmar +1 h
Bhutan +0 h 30 min
Pakistan −0 h 30 min
Bangladesh +0 h 30 min

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in India right now.

More countries: Asia

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and India?

8.5 hours ahead of Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor India changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is India in?

India follows Asia/Kolkata, currently UTC+5:30. The reference location is New Delhi.

Does India have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, India does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call India from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 09:00 to 09:30 Brasília time (17:30 to 18:00 in India).

What is the capital of India?

The capital of India is New Delhi. The country covers about 3,287,590 km². Continent: Asia.

What currency and calling code does India use?

The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). To call from abroad, dial +91 before the number. Websites use the .in domain.