What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4). Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5) is used in 12 counties: six in the northwest near Chicago (Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Starke) and six in the southwest near Evansville (Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick).
Time zones in Indiana
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 | |
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Indiana
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | Eastern Time | |
| Fort Wayne | Eastern Time | |
| South Bend | Eastern Time | |
| Gary | Central Time | |
| Evansville | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Indiana changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Most of Indiana didn't use daylight saving time until 2006. Now the whole state does.
Neighbouring states
- Illinois: Central Time
- Michigan: Eastern Time, Central Time
- Ohio: Eastern Time
- Kentucky: Eastern Time, Central Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
Questions people ask
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4). Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5) is used in 12 counties: six in the northwest near Chicago (Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Starke) and six in the southwest near Evansville (Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick).
Does Indiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Indiana changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November. Most of Indiana didn't use daylight saving time until 2006. Now the whole state does.
What time is it in Indiana right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Indiana's Eastern Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Indiana split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Indiana uses Eastern Time. Central Time is used in 12 counties: six in the northwest near Chicago (Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, Porter, Starke) and six in the southwest near Evansville (Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick).