Just wait a Second.

A Leap second A leap second (sometimes called intercalary second) is a one-second adjustment occasionally applied to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), to accommodate the difference between International Atomic Time (TAI), as measured precisely by atomic clocks, and observed solar time (UT1), which varies due to irregularities and long-term slowdown in the Earth's rotation. has been added to this year, according to the official time keepers at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service The International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS), formerly the International Earth Rotation Service, is the body responsible for maintaining global time and reference frame standards, notably through its Earth Orientation Parameter (EOP) and International Celestial Reference System (ICRS) groups. (http://hpiers.obspm.fr/iers/bul/bulc/bulletinc.dat).

So our clocks at Bangalore should have been:

1 Jan,2009

5:29:58

5:29:59

5:29:60 <--- Hurray!

5:30:00

This adjustment helps maintain the synchronization between Coordinated Universal Time Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is the primary time standard globally used to regulate clocks and time. It establishes a reference for the current time, forming the basis for civil time and time zones. UTC facilitates international communication, navigation, scientific research, and commerce. and the Earth's rotation.