Current local time in Indianapolis, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Indianapolis. Indianapolis is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Indiana |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 39.75° N, 86.17° W |
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Indianapolis uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:48 AM | 7:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:16 AM | 9:16 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 7:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 8:02 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Indianapolis at about 12:53 PM in mid-January, and about 1:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun, because Indianapolis sits at 86.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Indianapolis time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Cincinnati | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Dayton | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Fort Wayne | 172 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Louisville | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| South Bend | 215 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Elkhart | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Gary | 226 km (140 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Indianapolis in?
Indianapolis is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Indianapolis have daylight saving time?
Indianapolis uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Indianapolis when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Indianapolis's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 45 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).