Aligarh keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Aligarh and your time
Aligarh 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 | 27.88° N, 78.07° E |
Which time zone Aligarh uses
Local time in Aligarh is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 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 Aligarh.
Aligarh is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Aligarh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Aligarh for 2026 or 2027.
Aligarh time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Aligarh 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 |
Aligarh 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Aligarh
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Over the year, daylight in Aligarh grows from 10 hours 23 minutes to 13 hours 55 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 32 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Aligarh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 7:17 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h 23 min |
When the sun is highest in Aligarh
Aligarh 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.
Cities near Aligarh
Every city below shares Aligarh’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hāthras | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khurja | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mathura | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bulandshahr | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Etah | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Agra | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Palwal | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Greater Noida | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Aligarh
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Aligarh in?
Aligarh uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Aligarh use daylight saving time?
No. Aligarh 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 Aligarh and New York?
Aligarh 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 Aligarh does not.
Is Aligarh on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Aligarh and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Aligarh?
About 13 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.