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Time Difference BetweenUnited KingdomandIndia

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India is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of United Kingdom

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10:35:37 PM
Sun, Aug 9
BST(UTC+1)
3:05:37 AM
Mon, Aug 10
IST(UTC+5:30)

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Source countryGB flagGB โ€ข BST

GB flagUnited Kingdom, United Kingdom

10:35:37pm
Sunday, Aug 9, 2026
BST(UTC+1)

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Time zoneBST
UTC offsetUTC+1
Daylight Saving TimeCurrently observing DST
March
29
Sun
2026
Latest change: Summer time started
Switched to UTC+1 / British Summer Time (BST).
The time was set forward 1h from 1:00 am to 2:00 am local time on March 29, 2026.
October
25
Sun
2026
Next change: Winter time starts
Switching to UTC+0 / Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
The time will be set back 1h from 2:00 am to 1:00 am local time on October 25, 2026.
Destination countryIN flagIN โ€ข IST

IN flagIndia, India

3:05:37am
Monday, Aug 10, 2026
IST(UTC+5:30)
Time zoneIST
UTC offsetUTC+5:30
Daylight Saving TimeNot Observed
Next changeNo upcoming shift on the canonical IANA record

United Kingdom and India โ€” Current Time Difference

India is 4 hours and 30 minutes ahead of United Kingdom. United Kingdom operates on BST (UTC+1), while India uses IST (UTC+5:30).

The 4-hour gap means United Kingdom afternoons overlap with India mornings. This provides a window for real-time collaboration during overlapping business hours.

Best Meeting Times Between United Kingdom and India

The best times to meet are typically United Kingdom afternoons and India mornings. For example, 2 PM in United Kingdom is 6 AM in India, providing a comfortable window for both sides.

Use the interactive meeting planner and quick reference table below to find exact overlapping hours for your schedule.

Quick meeting reference

United KingdomLocal overlapIndia
6:00 AMSunโ†’10:30 AMSun
9:00 AMSunโ†’1:30 PMSun
12:00 PMSunโ†’4:30 PMSun
3:00 PMSunโ†’7:30 PMSun
6:00 PMSunโ†’10:30 PMSun

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10:35pm
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IndiaIST +4:30
Mon, Aug 10
03:05am
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About United Kingdom and India

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Frequently Asked Questions about United Kingdom & India

What is the current time difference between United Kingdom and India?

India is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of United Kingdom. United Kingdom uses BST while India uses IST.

How do the UTC offsets compare?

United Kingdom is currently UTC+1 and India is UTC+5:30.

Do United Kingdom and India observe Daylight Saving Time?

United Kingdom: Clocks move back by 1h on October 25, 2026, from 2:00 am to 1:00 am local time.<br/>India has no upcoming Daylight Saving Time change.

How can I plan meetings for United Kingdom and India?

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