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India's National Time Network
India's drive for one authoritative national clock has crossed from campaign into law: rules notified on 27 August 2026 by the Department of Consumer Affairs set Indian Standard Time as the country's common reference for administrative, commercial, legal and other official work, and they take effect 180 days after they are gazetted.
Last updated 31 August 20265 min read
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India's national clock now has legal force: rules notified on 27 August 2026 make Indian Standard Time the common reference for administrative, commercial, legal and other official use, taking effect 180 days after they are gazetted, with NavIC recognised as an approved timing source.
- Indian Standard Time
- Legal Metrology Indian Standard Time Rules 2026
- One Nation One Time
- NavIC
- Department of Consumer Affairs
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- RRSL Bengaluru
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