§ 01United States · EST

Time in Indiana

Indiana runs on Eastern Standard Time (EST), currently UTC−05:00. Its largest city is Indianapolis. A few north-western and south-western counties observe Central Time.

§ 02Time zone & daylight saving
Time zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
UTC offset
UTC−05:00
Largest city
Indianapolis
Daylight saving (2026)
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
§ 03Time difference
New Yorksame
Chicago+1 h
Denver+2 h
Los Angeles+3 h
London−5 h
Tokyo−14 h

Hours are Indiana’s current offset relative to each city, daylight saving included.

§ 05Frequently asked
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana is primarily in the Eastern Standard Time zone (EST), currently UTC−05:00. A few north-western and south-western counties observe Central Time.
Does Indiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward around March 8 and back around November 1.
What is the largest city in Indiana?
Indianapolis is the most populous city in Indiana.

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