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India Standard Time
IANA identifier Asia/Kolkata, standard offset UTC+05:30.
- IANA identifier
- Asia/Kolkata
- Standard offset
- UTC+05:30
- Daylight-saving offset
- UTC+05:30
- Countries using it
- 1
Offsets come from the IANA time zone database. Some zones switch between the standard and daylight-saving offset during the year.
Countries using Asia/Kolkata
Frequently asked questions
What is the IANA identifier for India Standard Time?
The IANA time zone identifier for India Standard Time is Asia/Kolkata. IANA identifiers are the stable names software and servers use, because they never change meaning with daylight saving time.
What is the standard UTC offset for Asia/Kolkata?
The standard offset for Asia/Kolkata is UTC+05:30. This means local time is +05:30 ahead of UTC during standard time.
Does Asia/Kolkata observe daylight saving time?
No. Asia/Kolkata stays at UTC+05:30 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.
What is an IANA time zone identifier?
An IANA identifier is a stable, unambiguous name for a time zone written as Area/Location, such as Asia/Kolkata. Unlike abbreviations such as EST, IANA identifiers never become ambiguous, which is why they are used by servers and databases.
How many countries use Asia/Kolkata?
Asia/Kolkata is used by 1 published country, listed on this page.