Current Time in Hyderabad, India
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
भारत
Dialling: +91
City Details
Hyderabad
హైదరాబాద్
Lat: 17.385° N
Long: 78.4867° E
Population: 6,800,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
GMT+5:30
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Overview
Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana and jointly administers the adjacent state of Andhra Pradesh, with approximately 10.5 million residents in the metro area as of 2025. It is India's fastest-growing major city and its fourth-largest IT hub — home to Cyberabad (HITEC City) which hosts Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple India, and Facebook's largest campuses outside the US. The city is also famous for its Biryani, diamonds and pearls.
Administrative Region
Telangana
IN-TG
Local Currency
₹
Metadata
- Web Domain.in
- ISO CodeIN-TG
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
Founded in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Golconda Sultanate, on the banks of the Musi River as a planned city designed to relieve overcrowding in the nearby Golconda Fort. The sultan built the Charminar — four minarets flanking a central mosque — in 1591 as the centrepiece. Hyderabad became the capital of the Nizam of Hyderabad — the wealthiest man in the world in the early 20th century — until the Indian Army annexed the princely state in 1948.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Charminar — 1591 monument and surrounding bazaars
- •Golconda Fort — 16th-century citadel
- •Chowmahalla Palace — Nizam's residence
- •Hussain Sagar Lake and Lumbini Park
- •Ramoji Film City — world's largest integrated film studio complex
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Hyderabad Metro is comprehensive and covers HITEC City and the Old City — buy a Metro Card. The Charminar area and the old Laad Bazaar (bangles, pearls) are best visited in the morning before afternoon heat. Golconda Fort (10km west) is the essential historical excursion. Hyderabadi Biryani is the city's defining culinary experience — Café Bahar and Paradise are the most famous restaurants. November to February is the best visiting season.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on the Deccan Plateau at an average elevation of 542m, on the banks of the Musi River. The terrain is gently rolling granite plateau dotted with rocky outcrops (decs) — notable landmarks such as Golconda Fort are built on these rocky hills. The Hussain Sagar lake (created 1562) sits at the centre of the city. The area is underlaid by ancient granites and gneisses of the Deccan Craton.
Climate Stats
Semi-arid / tropical wet and dry (Köppen BSh/Aw)
Avg Summer
33°C
Avg Winter
18°C
Annual Rainfall
755 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Hyderabad
What timezone is Hyderabad in?↓
Hyderabad 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. Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad compared to London?↓
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad and New York?↓
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?↓
The time displayed for Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?↓
UTCGMT+5:30 means Hyderabad is 5.5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Hyderabad?↓
Standard business hours in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Hyderabad is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Hyderabad. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.