Indianapolis in numbers
- Coordinates
- 39.7684, -86.1580
- Population
- 887 642
- Region
- Indiana
- Country
- United States, North America
- Capital
- Washington, D.C. — 790 km away
- Same name
- 2 more places in the world share this name
See the current local time in Indianapolis, Indiana, along with today’s sunrise, sunset, and weather. Use the live information to coordinate calls, travel, events, commutes, or outdoor plans without relying on an uncertain time conversion.
Indianapolis, United States
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
UTC−5 · America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Local time in Indianapolis
UTC−5 · no daylight saving time
Sunrise 7:18 AM Solar noon 12:29 PM Sunset 5:41 PM Daylight 10 h 23 min Night 13 h 37 min Civil twilight 6:50 AM – 6:09 PM
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The clock above provides the present local time in Indianapolis. It is the appropriate reference for plans based in the city, even if the device you are using remains configured for another location. Indianapolis is in Indiana, United States. When coordinating across regions, compare its displayed clock with the local time of every participant. A meeting that appears conveniently placed on one calendar can land at an impractical hour on another.
Time rules can be easy to misremember, and device settings are not always current. For that reason, use the live result rather than a fixed difference saved in an old note. Confirm future appointments again as the date approaches, especially when participants are in different jurisdictions.
Write “Indianapolis time” beside the scheduled hour. Add the full date to invitations and travel plans. Check that calendar software assigned the intended location. Reconfirm important events shortly before they begin.
The listed sunrise and sunset times mark the sun’s appearance and disappearance at the horizon. They help answer practical questions about morning brightness, evening visibility, and the amount of daylight surrounding a commute or outdoor event.
Natural light changes gradually at both ends of the day. If an activity needs good visibility, do not assume that the minute of sunrise provides full brightness or that sunset leaves no light at all. Weather and the built environment can also make conditions look brighter or darker.
Daylight timing changes during the year. Check the value for the relevant date when planning a run, drive, photograph, or gathering. For events held after dark, allow enough time to reach the venue before daylight fades if that makes the journey easier.
Calendar software is wonderfully precise, right up to the moment somebody chose the wrong Indianapolis.
Read the weather for the hours that matter, not merely the daily summary. Temperature, precipitation, wind, cloud, and apparent temperature describe different parts of the experience. A comfortable reading may still accompany rain or a wind that changes outdoor plans.
For commuting, compare conditions at departure and return. For an event, inspect the forecast throughout its duration. If weather could affect roads, access, or safety, seek current local notices in addition to the general information displayed here.
Verify the event’s local start and finish. Check how both relate to sunrise and sunset. Review each relevant forecast period. Leave a suitable buffer for weather-related delays.