Question

What is Indian Standard Time?

Answer 1

"The local time followed throughout India is referred to as Indian Standard Time (IST).

Standard Meridian of India is longitude 82.50 E, and the time zone in India depends on the time which is the time at this longitude.

Indian Standard Time is 5.30 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time i.e. GMT +5.30 hrs.

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Answer 2

heya..

here is you answer..

For India the central longitude 82° 31`is taken as Standard Meridian which passes near Allahabad.

This is the reference for Indian standard time IST and this is 5 1/2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time GMT.

It may help you..☺☺