Agra keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Agra and your time
Agra at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 27.18° N, 78.02° E |
Agra time zone and clock changes
Agra follows the Asia/Kolkata time zone and stays on UTC+5:30 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Because UTC+5:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Agra.
Agra is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Agra, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Agra for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Agra and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Agra is 10:30 PM (previous day) in New York, 2:30 PM in Sydney and 7:30 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min behind | 10 h 30 min behind | 9 h 30 min behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 13 h 30 min behind | 13 h 30 min behind | 12 h 30 min behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h 30 min behind | 4 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min behind | 3 h 30 min |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 1 h 30 min behind | 6 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 3 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 4 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min |
Agra never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Agra
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Agra is at 5:23 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:17 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Agra
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Agra
Agra lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Agra
All the places listed below keep the same time as Agra.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firozabad | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hāthras | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mathura | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bharatpur | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dholpur | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Etah | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Morena | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aligarh | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Agra
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Agra in?
Agra uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Agra use daylight saving time?
No. Agra stays on UTC+5:30 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Agra and New York?
Agra is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in January and 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Agra does not.
Is Agra on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Agra and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Agra?
About 13 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.