Bikaner runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bikaner and your time
Bikaner at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Rajasthan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 28.02° N, 73.31° E |
Which time zone Bikaner uses
Bikaner 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 Bikaner.
Bikaner is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Bikaner, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bikaner for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Bikaner and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Bikaner: 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 Bikaner 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 Bikaner
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Bikaner grows from 10 hours 22 minutes to 13 hours 55 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 33 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Bikaner
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:41 AM | 7:36 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:26 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bikaner
Bikaner lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Bikaner
Only 178 km (111 mi) away, Harunabad in Pakistan is 30 minutes behind Bikaner. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagaur | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sujangarh | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Churu | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Harunabad (Pakistan) | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
| Sikar | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jodhpur | 197 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanumangarh | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hasilpur (Pakistan) | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bikaner in?
Bikaner uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Bikaner use daylight saving time?
No. Bikaner 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 Bikaner and New York?
Bikaner 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 Bikaner does not.
Is Bikaner on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Bikaner and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bikaner?
About 13 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 22 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.