Does India Change the Clocks? 🇮🇳
No — India does not change its clocks and stays on UTC+5:30 all year. India is usually 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead.
Clock change dates in India
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| New DelhiNew Delhi · Asia/Kolkata | no change · UTC+5:30 | no change · UTC+5:30 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
India is usually 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does India change the clocks?
No. India does not observe daylight saving time — and stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and India?
India is usually 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead; 25 October – 31 December — 3 hours 30 minutes ahead.
What time is it in India now?
See the "Current time in India" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.