Local Time in Shimla, India
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- IANA Zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Country
- India
- Continent
- Asia
Latest news in Shimla
- Congress holds silent protest in Shimla against Rahul Gandhi’s detention in DelhiThe Tribune · 13h ago
- Air quality in ShimlaIQAir · 21d ago
- CPIM protests in Shimla over detention of Opposition leaders, demands halt to SIRANI News · 20h ago
- CPIM protests in Shimla demand halt to electoral roll revisionThe News Mill · 20h ago
- Tourists Welcome. How Many Can Shimla Take?Open Magazine · 4d ago
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Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest and most developed city of Himachal Pradesh, as well as the state's principal commercial, cultural and educational centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Shimla right now?
- The current time in Shimla, India is 02:24:20 PM (IST), which is UTC+5:30.
- What time zone is Shimla in?
- Shimla uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated IST, UTC+5:30.
- Does Shimla observe daylight saving time?
- No. Shimla does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+5:30 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Shimla?
- Shimla is currently UTC+5:30 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).