Current Time in Indiana
Most of Indiana, including Indianapolis, is on Eastern Time. The northwest corner (near Chicago/Gary) and the southwest corner (around Evansville) are on Central Time — Indiana didn't observe DST statewide until 2006, making it the most recently unified of the split states.
A split time zone state
Most of Indiana, including Indianapolis, is on Eastern Time. The northwest corner (near Chicago/Gary) and the southwest corner (around Evansville) are on Central Time — Indiana didn't observe DST statewide until 2006, making it the most recently unified of the split states.
Cities in Indiana
Indiana vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | same time |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Indiana in?
Indiana is split between two time zones. Most of Indiana, including Indianapolis, is on Eastern Time. The northwest corner (near Chicago/Gary) and the southwest corner (around Evansville) are on Central Time — Indiana didn't observe DST statewide until 2006, making it the most recently unified of the split states.
Does Indiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Indiana observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Indiana's capital and what time zone is it in?
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital.