Bhilai keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bhilai and your time
Bhilai at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Chhattisgarh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 21.21° N, 81.43° E |
Which time zone Bhilai uses
Bhilai 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 Bhilai.
Bhilai is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Bhilai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bhilai for 2026 or 2027.
Bhilai time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bhilai: 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 Bhilai 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bhilai
Today
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Being in the tropics, Bhilai sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 26 minutes) is only 2 hours 35 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 51 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:22 AM and 6:44 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Bhilai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 6:49 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:37 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Bhilai
Bhilai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Bhilai
Every city below shares Bhilai’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durg | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raipur | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rajnandgaon | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhamtari | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bilaspur | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gondia | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Korba | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seoni | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bhilai in?
Bhilai uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Bhilai use daylight saving time?
No. Bhilai 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 Bhilai and New York?
Bhilai 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 Bhilai does not.
Is Bhilai on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Bhilai and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bhilai?
About 13 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.