Current Local Time in Shimla
Shimla, India (GMT+5:30)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Shimla follows India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30. The city does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the offset remains constant year-round.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Asia/KolkataData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Shimla
☀️Climate
Subtropical highland with warm summers (15-25°C) and cold snowy winters (-4 to 10°C). Monsoon July-September.
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📍About Shimla Time Zone
Shimla is located in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+5:30). As a major metropolitan city in India, Shimla serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Shimla is 11 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Shimla, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops on Mall Road 9 AM to 9 PM. Government offices 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Shimla does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+5:30.
Shimla has a population of approximately 0.2M (0.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the Indian Rupee (₹). To call Shimla from abroad, use the country code +91 177. The primary language spoken is Hindi, Pahari, English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Shimla time is 11 hours ahead of New York, and 6 hours ahead of London. This makes Shimla strategically located for global business coordination. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Shimla Time
- • Time Zone: Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: India (IN)
- • Coordinates: 31.10°, 77.17°
- • Calling Code: +91 177