Typical Working Hours in India

Standard office hours in India run 10:00–19:00, averaging 46 hours per week. Below you'll find scheduling tips, timezone context, and a live overlap planner with London.

• Work typically starts at 10:00–10:30 IST and often runs until 19:00–20:00; a late start is the norm.
• India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 — a 30-minute offset that can complicate calendar blocks.
• IT/tech companies in Bangalore and Hyderabad often operate on US-aligned shifts (afternoon/evening IST).
• Diwali (October/November) and Holi (March) are major national holidays with multi-day celebrations.
• The 2.5-hour overlap window between India and Europe (10:00–12:30 CET) is the prime scheduling slot.

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