🧳 United Kingdom to India: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to India on a United Kingdom passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
United Kingdom to India at a glance
- Visa: eVisa needed – An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel.
- Money: Indian rupee (INR)
- Time: India (New Delhi) is 4.5 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: India uses plug type C, D, M, and United Kingdom uses G.
- Voltage: Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in India).
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 112 all emergencies · 100 police · 101 fire · 108 ambulance
- Tipping: About 10% in restaurants; small tips for drivers and guides
- Best time: Oct–Mar – cooler, dry weather across most of the country
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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United Kingdom to India – questions
Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for India?
eVisa needed. An eVisa is a visa you apply for online before you travel. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in India?
The Indian rupee (INR). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Pound sterling.
What is the time difference between United Kingdom and India?
India (New Delhi) is 4.5 hours ahead of United Kingdom (London) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in India?
Yes, bring an adapter: India uses plug type C, D, M, and United Kingdom uses G. Voltage is similar (230 V at home, 230 V in India).
Which side of the road do they drive on in India?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in India?
112 all emergencies · 100 police · 101 fire · 108 ambulance.
When is the best time to visit India?
Oct–Mar – cooler, dry weather across most of the country.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for India?
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 16 Jun 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise increased caution in India because of crime and terrorism. Some areas carry a higher risk.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.