Time Now in Indianapolis, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.77° N, 86.16° W
Elevation: 218 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Indiana
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Clocks in Indianapolis are set to UTC−05:00 under the America/Indiana/Indianapolis zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 218 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1036 km away. Indianapolis ranks among the biggest cities in the United States, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Indianapolis at 07:42 and sets at 19:25, giving 11h 42m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Indianapolis
Daylight Hours in Indianapolis
Indianapolis gets 11h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Indianapolis is at 07:42 and sunset in Indianapolis is at 19:25.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 21m near the December solstice to 14h 59m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 2 Oct ● | 06:09 | 07:41 | 13:34 | 16:52 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Sat, 3 Oct | 06:10 | 07:42 | 13:33 | 16:51 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Sun, 4 Oct | 06:11 | 07:43 | 13:33 | 16:50 | 19:23 | 20:53 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 06:12 | 07:44 | 13:33 | 16:48 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 06:13 | 07:45 | 13:32 | 16:47 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 06:14 | 07:46 | 13:32 | 16:46 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 06:15 | 07:47 | 13:32 | 16:45 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Indianapolis
Sunrise
in Indianapolis
↑
7:42 AM
Sunset
in Indianapolis
↓
7:25 PM
Day Length
11h 42m
Dawn
in Indianapolis
7:14 AM
Dusk
in Indianapolis
7:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Indianapolis
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
54.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:37
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:31
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Distances & Clock Changes in Indianapolis
How Far Is Indianapolis From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,036 km | E (80deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,906 km | W (268deg) |
| London | 6,420 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,709 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,144 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,147 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,404 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 11,758 km | NE (36deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Indianapolis's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Indianapolis and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.8deg S, 93.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Indianapolis
What time is it in Indianapolis right now?
The current local time in Indianapolis is 23:24 on Friday, October 02, 2026. Indianapolis follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
What time zone is Indianapolis in?
Indianapolis uses the America/Indiana/Indianapolis IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Indianapolis?
Indianapolis is UTC-04:00 right now. To convert UTC to Indianapolis local time, shift the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Indianapolis on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 02, 2026, Indianapolis has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Indianapolis today?
Today in Indianapolis: sunrise is at 07:42 and sunset is at 19:25, giving 11h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Indianapolis tonight?
The moon phase over Indianapolis tonight is Last Quarter with 54.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Indianapolis?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Indianapolis, clocks run about 1h 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.