Hyderabad, Telangana, India uses Asia/Kolkata, currently IST (UTC+05:30). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Hyderabad is one of the larger cities in India, with a population of about 7 million. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
Central districts near the historic old city and newer tech corridors put markets, offices, and transit within a more convenient reach of each other, though the city is large. Outer neighborhoods are more residential and spread out, generally requiring a longer commute given traffic.
Historic forts, palaces, and markets are best explored in the cooler morning hours, given how hot conditions can become by midday for much of the year. Winter offers the most comfortable stretch for extended outdoor sightseeing.
A growing metro network covers key routes, with auto-rickshaws, taxis, and ride-hailing apps filling in the rest. Traffic congestion can make road journeys slower than distances suggest.
Winter brings the mildest, most comfortable temperatures on the Deccan plateau, a welcome contrast to the intense heat of late spring and early summer. The monsoon brings humidity and periodic heavy rain.
India uses the INR, calling code +91.
India uses the Indian rupee, and Hindi and English are widely used, alongside Telugu as the local regional language. A respectful, unhurried greeting is customary before getting into business.
