Belgaum keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Belgaum and your time
Belgaum at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Karnataka |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 15.85° N, 74.50° E |
Time zone in Belgaum
Local time in Belgaum 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 Belgaum.
All of India keeps the same time, so Belgaum reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Belgaum, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Belgaum for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Belgaum is
Take 9:00 AM in Belgaum: the clock reads 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 |
Because Belgaum keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Belgaum
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Close to the equator, days in Belgaum last between 11 hours 11 minutes and 13 hours 4 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Belgaum
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:55 AM | 6:06 PM | 11 h 11 min |
Clock time and sun time in Belgaum
Belgaum lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Belgaum
All the places listed below keep the same time as Belgaum.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubballi | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mormugao | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ichalkaranji | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kolhāpur | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sangli | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gadag-Betageri | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahuwadi | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bagalkot | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Belgaum
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Belgaum in?
Belgaum uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Belgaum use daylight saving time?
No. Belgaum 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 Belgaum and New York?
Belgaum 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 Belgaum does not.
Is Belgaum on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Belgaum and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Belgaum?
About 13 hours 4 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 11 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.