Daylight saving time in British Indian Ocean Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory does not use daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC+6 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in British Indian Ocean Territory today
Sunrise 06:54 · Sunset 19:04
Daylight 12h 10m · Solar noon 12:59
Time in British Indian Ocean Territory vs major world cities
City
Local time
Difference from British Indian Ocean Territory
New York
Thu
10 hours behind
Los Angeles
Thu
13 hours behind
London
Thu
5 hours behind
Paris
Thu
4 hours behind
Dubai
Thu
2 hours behind
Mumbai
Fri
0.5 hours behind
Singapore
Fri
2 hours ahead
Tokyo
Fri
3 hours ahead
Sydney
Fri
4 hours ahead
Johannesburg
Thu
4 hours behind
São Paulo
Thu
9 hours behind
Chicago
Thu
11 hours behind
What time zone is British Indian Ocean Territory in?
British Indian Ocean Territory is on Indian Ocean Time (UTC+6, UTC+6). The IANA identifier is Indian/Chagos.
Does British Indian Ocean Territory observe daylight saving time?
No. British Indian Ocean Territory keeps UTC+6 all year, so its time difference with places that do change their clocks shifts by an hour twice a year.
October 2026 calendar for British Indian Ocean Territory
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Frequently asked questions about British Indian Ocean Territory
What time zone is British Indian Ocean Territory in?
Indian Ocean Time (UTC+6), UTC+6; IANA zone Indian/Chagos.
Does British Indian Ocean Territory have daylight saving time?