Current time in Indiana
Indiana spans 2 main time zones, from UTC−6 to UTC−4.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most of Indiana (Eastern) | --:-- | UTC−5 | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| North-west and south-west corners (Central) | --:-- | UTC−6 | America/Chicago |
Time difference from Indiana
| Place | Most of Indiana (Eastern) is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time all year | |
| Chicago | 1 h ahead all year | |
| Los Angeles | 3 h ahead all year | |
| London | 5 h behind 4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 6 h behind 5 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 9 h 30 min behind 10 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 13 h behind 14 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 14 h behind 16 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 15 h behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 4 h behind 5 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Indiana
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Standard: UTC−5 (EST)
Daylight saving: UTC−4 (EDT)
Same clock all year as: Detroit, Grand Turk, Havana, Marengo, Petersburg, Vevay, Vincennes, Winamac, Indianapolis, Iqaluit, Monticello, Louisville.
Daylight saving in Indiana
Most of Indiana (Eastern)
UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
North-west and south-west corners (Central)
UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Indiana time
Questions
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana uses several zones: Most of Indiana (Eastern) (America/Indiana/Indianapolis, UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time); North-west and south-west corners (Central) (America/Chicago, UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time).
Does Indiana use daylight saving time?
Yes. See the clock-change dates on this page; they come from the IANA time zone database.
How many hours ahead of New York is Indiana?
Indiana (Most of Indiana (Eastern)) is the same time as New York (US Eastern Time) all year.
What is the time difference between Indiana and London?
Indiana (Most of Indiana (Eastern)) is usually 5 h behind London (4 h behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Indiana have more than one time zone?
Yes, 2 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Indiana, name the city or region rather than just the country.