Mumbai
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About Mumbai
Mumbai operates on UTC+5:30 year-round, with no daylight saving time. What time is it in Mumbai? The city is 9.5 hours ahead of New York. Check the live clock at the top of this page for the exact current time. Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which is among the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 23 million. Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an alpha world city. Mumbai has the highest number of billionaires of any city in Asia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Mumbai right now?+
Mumbai follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. You can see the current local time in Mumbai at the top of this page, updated in real time.
What time zone is Mumbai in?+
Mumbai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, officially known as India Standard Time (IST). India does not observe daylight saving time, so Mumbai stays at UTC+5:30 all year round.
How many hours ahead is Mumbai compared to UTC?+
Mumbai is UTC+5:30, meaning it is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. This half-hour offset makes India Standard Time unique among the world's major time zones.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and London?+
Mumbai is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of London (GMT) in winter. During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference narrows to 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and New York?+
Mumbai is typically 10 hours and 30 minutes ahead of New York (EST, UTC−5). When New York switches to EDT (UTC−4) in summer, the gap becomes 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Does Mumbai observe daylight saving time?+
No. India does not use daylight saving time, so Mumbai's clocks never change. It remains at UTC+5:30 throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Dubai?+
Mumbai is 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST, UTC+4), while Mumbai is on IST (UTC+5:30).