UK and India Time Difference
What is the time difference?
India is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of the UK (London). London follows GMT, while India uses IST.
Preset Time Differences Between Countries
Planning Calls Between the UK and India
When planning a call, it is important to consider the 5-hour 30-minute time difference. The UK (London) is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India. The time difference may change during the year due to daylight saving time in the UK.
If you are in the UK (London), the most convenient time for a conference call or meeting is during the morning hours. This aligns with afternoon and early evening working hours in India.
UK Time (London): 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM
India Time: 01:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Quick Facts:
Time Zones: London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or British Summer Time (BST), while India follows Indian Standard Time (IST, GMT +5:30).
Daylight Saving Time: The UK observes daylight saving time, but India does not. This means the time difference reduces to 4 hours and 30 minutes during the UK summer. Our tool automatically adjusts to show accurate live time.
Scheduling within this window ensures smooth communication without late evenings in India or very early mornings in the UK.