Bhavnagar keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bhavnagar and your time
Bhavnagar at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Gujarat |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.76° N, 72.15° E |
Bhavnagar time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar.
Bhavnagar is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Bhavnagar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bhavnagar for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bhavnagar and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bhavnagar, it 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 |
Because Bhavnagar 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bhavnagar
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Close to the equator, days in Bhavnagar last between 10 hours 48 minutes and 13 hours 28 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Bhavnagar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 7:27 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:16 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 48 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Bhavnagar
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bhavnagar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botad | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bharuch | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surat | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Amreli | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Surendranagar | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anand | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Navsari | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vadodara | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Bhavnagar
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bhavnagar in?
Bhavnagar uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Bhavnagar use daylight saving time?
No. Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar and New York?
Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar does not.
Is Bhavnagar on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Bhavnagar and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bhavnagar?
About 13 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 48 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.