Current Time in Bengaluru, India
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
भारत
Dialling: +91
City Details
Bengaluru
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು
Lat: 12.9716° N
Long: 77.5946° E
Population: 8,400,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
GMT+5:30
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Overview
Bengaluru (Bangalore) is the capital of Karnataka and India's technology capital, with approximately 13.2 million residents in the city and over 16 million in the metro area as of 2025 — India's third most populous urban area and the fastest-growing. It hosts the Indian headquarters of Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Intel and over 500 other major tech firms. At 920m above sea level it enjoys the most pleasant climate of any major Indian city.
Administrative Region
Karnataka
IN-KA
Local Currency
₹
Metadata
- Web Domain.in
- ISO CodeIN-KA
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The site was part of the Hoysala and Vijayanagara kingdoms before the chieftain Kempe Gowda I founded a mud fort and a market here in 1537 CE, traditionally considered the city's founding. It passed to Hyder Ali and then Tipu Sultan in the 18th century before the British captured it in 1799 after the siege of Seringapatam. The Mysore kingdom retained nominal control under the Wodeyar dynasty until Indian independence. The city's tech transformation began in the 1980s with the opening of Electronics City.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Cubbon Park and Vidhana Soudha (state legislature building)
- •Bangalore Palace — Gothic Tudor-style royal palace
- •Lalbagh Botanical Garden (150 acres, 200+ year old trees)
- •Commercial Street and MG Road shopping
- •Mysuru Palace day trip (150km)
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Bengaluru Metro (Namma Metro) covers the main tech corridors and is expanding rapidly — get a stored value smart card. Traffic is severe but the climate is the most forgiving of any major Indian city. Cubbon Park is a 300-acre green lung in the city centre ideal for morning walks. MG Road and the Commercial Street area have the best shopping and dining. Mysuru (150km) is the excellent day trip — the Mysore Palace is one of India's most spectacular buildings.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on the Deccan Plateau at approximately 920m above sea level — significantly higher than any other major Indian city. The terrain is gently rolling plateau cut by several small valleys and tanks (man-made lakes). The city was originally built around a network of over 200 interlocking tanks for water storage, most now urbanised. No major rivers flow through the urban core.
Climate Stats
Tropical wet and dry / subtropical highland (Köppen Aw/Cwb border)
Avg Summer
27°C
Avg Winter
17°C
Annual Rainfall
860 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Bengaluru
What timezone is Bengaluru in?↓
Bengaluru is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (Asia/Kolkata), currently UTCGMT+5:30.
Does India observe daylight saving time?↓
No. India does not observe daylight saving time. Bengaluru stays on IST (UTCGMT+5:30) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is IST?↓
IST stands for Asia/Kolkata. It is UTCGMT+5:30 and is the standard time used in India.
How many hours ahead is Bengaluru compared to London?↓
Bengaluru is 5.5 hours ahead of London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference reduces by 1 hour to 4.5 hours.
What is the time difference between Bengaluru and New York?↓
Bengaluru is 10.5 hours ahead of New York (EST). When New York switches to EDT in summer, the difference decreases by 1 hour.
How accurate is the time shown for Bengaluru?↓
The time displayed for Bengaluru is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT+5:30 mean for Bengaluru?↓
UTCGMT+5:30 means Bengaluru is 5.5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Bengaluru?↓
Standard business hours in Bengaluru are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST (UTCGMT+5:30). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the India national calendar.
What is the best time to call Bengaluru from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Bengaluru is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Bengaluru. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.