Approximately 70 countries utilize Daylight Savings Time in at least a portion of the country. With the United States the last to turn back the hands of time, many travelers around the world may be wondering: Does India change it’s time?

India is one of 3 major industrialized countries that does not observe some form of daylight saving. Thus, the time difference widens by an extra hour for those living where Daylight Savings Time (DST) is practiced.

Tourists planning a trip to India, and in contact with travel agencies or other sources, should refer to India Travel Tip #2: Calculating the Time Difference Between India and Home to ensure correspondence during normal Indian business hours.