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Current Time in Bangalore, India

Q: What timezone is Bangalore in?

Bangalore is in the IST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata. The UTC offset is +5:30 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Bangalore?

Bangalore's UTC offset is UTC+5:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Bangalore in?

Bangalore is located in Asia. It is the 12.3 million population city in India.

India · IST · UTC+5:30

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Asia/Kolkata

Bangalore Timezone Details

Timezone	IST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+5:30
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Asia/Kolkata
Country	India
Population	12.3 million

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📅 Public Holidays in India (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for India. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 26

Republic Day

Mar 4

Maha Shivaratri

Mar 20

Holi

Apr 14

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti

Aug 15

Independence Day

Oct 2

Gandhi Jayanti

Oct 20

Diwali

Nov 4

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

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About Bangalore Time Zone (IST)

Bangalore (Bengaluru), India's tech capital and third-largest city, uses Indian Standard Time (IST, UTC+5:30) year-round. Home to India's Silicon Valley, hosting major global IT companies.

Key fact: Bangalore is in the same timezone as Mumbai and New Delhi (IST, UTC+5:30).

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Bangalore with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore Time

What time is it in Bangalore right now? +

The current time in Bangalore, India is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Bangalore is in the IST timezone (UTC+5:30).

What timezone is Bangalore in? +

Bangalore is in the IST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Kolkata. The UTC offset is +5:30 (year-round).

Does Bangalore observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Bangalore does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Bangalore? +

Bangalore's UTC offset is UTC+5:30 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Bangalore and London? +

Bangalore (IST) is UTC+5:30. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Bangalore is in the same timezone as Mumbai and New Delhi (IST, UTC+5:30).

How do I convert Bangalore time to UTC? +

To convert Bangalore time to UTC, subtract UTC+5:30 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Bangalore and the UTC offset is UTC+5:30, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Bangalore in? +

Bangalore is located in Asia. It is the 12.3 million population city in India.

What is the IANA timezone name for Bangalore? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Bangalore is Asia/Kolkata. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Bangalore today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bangalore are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Bangalore's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Bangalore? +

Sunset times in Bangalore are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Bangalore? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Kempegowda International (BLR) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Bangalore to London, Bangalore to New York, Bangalore to Dubai, Bangalore to Tokyo.