Current Time in Pondicherry, India
Pondicherry is on India Standard Time – IST (UTC+5:30) right now. Pondicherry does not observe daylight saving time.
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Time zone of Pondicherry
| Time zone | India Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IST |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
| IANA time zone id | Asia/Kolkata |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
Time difference between Pondicherry and other cities
| City | Difference | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | 13 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| London | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Paris | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Dubai | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Manila | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Tokyo | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Sydney | 5 hours 30 minutes ahead | --:-- |
| Toronto | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
| Chicago | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | --:-- |
Daylight saving time in Pondicherry
Pondicherry does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+5:30 all year, so conversions never shift.
Pondicherry time FAQ
What time is it in Pondicherry right now?
Pondicherry is on IST (UTC+5:30). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Pondicherry, updated every second.
What time zone is Pondicherry in?
Pondicherry is in India Standard Time, abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Kolkata.
Does Pondicherry observe daylight saving time?
No. Pondicherry stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
What is the time difference between Pondicherry and New York?
New York is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Pondicherry.
Other cities in India
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.