Current Time in Pune, India
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Country
भारत
Dialling: +91
City Details
Pune
पुणे
Lat: 18.5204° N
Long: 73.8567° E
Population: 3,100,000
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
GMT+5:30
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Overview
Pune is Maharashtra's second-largest city and one of India's fastest-growing, with approximately 3.7 million in the city proper and over 7.4 million in the Pune Metropolitan Region as of 2025. It is India's educational capital — hosting over 900 colleges and 15 universities — and a major IT and automotive hub, home to Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Infosys and Wipro campuses. The city is nicknamed the 'Oxford of the East' for its concentration of academic institutions.
Administrative Region
Maharashtra
IN-MH
Local Currency
₹
Metadata
- Web Domain.in
- ISO CodeIN-MH
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The area was known as Punya or Kasba from at least the 8th century CE. It was the original capital of the Maratha Confederacy — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, was raised here and made it his administrative base in the 17th century. Shaniwarwada Fort, built in 1730, was the seat of the Peshwa prime ministers who controlled the Maratha Confederacy at its peak. The British established the Deccan College here in 1821 and made Pune a major military and administrative centre.
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👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Shaniwarwada Fort — seat of the Maratha Peshwas
- •Aga Khan Palace — where Gandhi was imprisoned in 1942
- •Osho International Meditation Resort, Koregaon Park
- •Sinhagad Fort — Maratha fort in the Western Ghats (day trip)
- •Dagdusheth Halwai Ganesh Temple
🎒 Visitor Tip
The Pune Metro is expanding rapidly — buy a stored value card. Osho International Meditation Resort in Koregaon Park is unusual and requires registration for access. Shaniwarwada Fort in the old city is the key historical site; the evening light and sound show in Marathi is vivid. The surrounding Western Ghats are the city's greatest outdoor offering — Sinhagad Fort (40km) is a superb day hike. November to February is the best season; monsoon (June–September) is intense but dramatically green.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on the Deccan Plateau at approximately 560m above sea level, in the foothills of the Western Ghats. The Mula and Mutha rivers converge within the city, meeting at the historic heart. The terrain is gently rolling with several prominent basalt ridges — the Ghats rise steeply to the west within 30km, reaching peaks over 1,600m.
Climate Stats
Semi-arid (Köppen BSh)
Avg Summer
31°C
Avg Winter
16°C
Annual Rainfall
722 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Pune
What timezone is Pune in?↓
Pune 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. Pune 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 Pune compared to London?↓
Pune 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 Pune and New York?↓
Pune 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 Pune?↓
The time displayed for Pune 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 Pune?↓
UTCGMT+5:30 means Pune is 5.5 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Pune?↓
Standard business hours in Pune 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 Pune from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Pune is typically early morning in London (8–10 AM GMT), which corresponds to late afternoon or evening in Pune. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.