Bhopal runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bhopal and your time
Bhopal at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.25° N, 77.40° E |
Which time zone Bhopal uses
The clocks in Bhopal follow Asia/Kolkata and keep UTC+5:30 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded 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 Bhopal.
Bhopal is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Bhopal, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bhopal for 2026 or 2027.
Bhopal time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bhopal: 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 Bhopal 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 Bhopal
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Being in the tropics, Bhopal sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 34 minutes) is only 2 hours 52 minutes longer than the shortest (10 hours 42 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:34 AM and 7:04 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Bhopal
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:35 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:58 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bhopal
Bhopal 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 Bhopal
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bhopal.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sehore | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vidisha | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Narmadapuram | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Itarsi | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dewas | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sagar | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Punasa | 154 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guna | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in India
All time zones and cities in India
Plan around the time in Bhopal
- Convert a time to or from Bhopal: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bhopal to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bhopal and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bhopal in?
Bhopal uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Bhopal use daylight saving time?
No. Bhopal 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 Bhopal and New York?
Bhopal 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 Bhopal does not.
Is Bhopal on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Bhopal and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bhopal?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 42 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.