Daylight Savings Time Changes in India 🇮🇳 (2019)
India does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on IST (UTC+5:30) all year round.
| Country: | India |
| Capital: | New Delhi |
| Abbreviations: | IN, IND |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +91 |
States and Union Territories in India that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
Andaman and Nicobar
Andhra Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh
Assam
Bihar
Chandigarh
Chhattisgarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Delhi
Goa
Gujarat
Haryana
Himachal Pradesh
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Karnataka
Kerala
Ladakh
Lakshadweep
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Odisha
Puducherry
Punjab
Rajasthan
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
West Bengal
DST Changes Summary for India
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | 1942 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Oct | 1945 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in India
Does India use Daylight Saving Time in 2019?
No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2019. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.
Does all of India follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because India spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each state.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in India
Does India observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, India does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks stay on the same time year-round. Several countries near the equator and in low-latitude regions skip DST because daylight hours change little across seasons.
What time zone is India on after DST ends?
After DST ends, India returns to its standard time zone, Asia / Calcutta (Asia/Calcutta). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why doesn't India use Daylight Saving Time?
Countries near the equator gain almost no benefit from DST because day length barely changes across the year. Other countries have abandoned DST due to public opposition, energy studies showing little benefit, or to simplify scheduling. India falls into one of these categories.