Bokaro keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Bokaro and your time
Bokaro at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Jharkhand |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.67° N, 86.15° E |
Which time zone Bokaro uses
Local time in Bokaro is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Bokaro and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
All of India keeps the same time, so Bokaro reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Bokaro, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bokaro for 2026 or 2027.
Bokaro time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Bokaro, 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 Bokaro 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 Bokaro
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Bokaro is at 4:58 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:36 PM on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Bokaro
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:50 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 6:35 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:24 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 41 min |
When the sun is highest in Bokaro
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bokaro: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Bokaro
Every city below shares Bokaro’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phusro | 18 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhanbad | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purulia | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giridih | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulti | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Asansol | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hazaribagh | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ranchi | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Bokaro
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bokaro in?
Bokaro uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Bokaro use daylight saving time?
No. Bokaro 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 Bokaro and New York?
Bokaro 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 Bokaro does not.
Is Bokaro on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Bokaro and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bokaro?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 41 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.