Indiana Time Zone
Indiana spans two time zones: most of the state is in Eastern Time (ET), while 12 counties in the northwest and southwest follow Central Time (CT).
🗺️ Indiana Time Zone: Current local time in Indiana is shown above. Indiana follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Indiana time zone
Indiana is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. Parts of Indiana also fall in Central Time (CT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Indiana observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Indiana Time Zone
Indiana spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). 12 counties in the northwest and southwest corners, including Gary, Jasper, and Evansville areas follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). Indiana observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Indiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Indiana observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Indiana?
The standard UTC offset for Indiana is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.