Amritsar runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Amritsar and your time
Amritsar at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Punjab |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 31.62° N, 74.88° E |
Time zone in Amritsar
Local time in Amritsar is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Amritsar and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
All of India keeps the same time, so Amritsar reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Amritsar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Amritsar for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Amritsar is
A 9:00 AM start in Amritsar 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 |
Amritsar 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.
Daylight in Amritsar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Amritsar grows from 10 hours 5 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Amritsar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:26 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time and sun time in Amritsar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Amritsar: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Amritsar
Only 50 km (31 mi) away, Lahore in Pakistan is 30 minutes behind Amritsar. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batala | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lahore (Pakistan) | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Narowal (Pakistan) | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Muridke (Pakistan) | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Kasur (Pakistan) | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Kamoke (Pakistan) | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Raja Jang (Pakistan) | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Pasrur (Pakistan) | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Amritsar in?
Amritsar uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Amritsar use daylight saving time?
No. Amritsar 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 Amritsar and New York?
Amritsar 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 Amritsar does not.
Is Amritsar on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Amritsar and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Amritsar?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 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.