Eastern (GMT - 5) in the greater part of the State; Central (GMT - 6) in the west; Eastern (GMT - 5) in the east. Daylight Saving Time is observed.

6.27 million (official estimate 2005).

66.5 per sq km.

Indianapolis.

Nickname

Hoosier State.

Date of admission to the Union

11 Dec 1816.

Cardinal.

Peony.