Chandigarh runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chandigarh and your time
Chandigarh at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Chandigarh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 30.74° N, 76.79° E |
Chandigarh time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Chandigarh follow Asia/Kolkata and keep UTC+5:30 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Chandigarh and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Chandigarh is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Chandigarh, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chandigarh for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chandigarh and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Chandigarh, 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 |
Chandigarh never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Chandigarh
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Chandigarh grows from 10 hours 9 minutes to 14 hours 8 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 59 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Chandigarh
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Chandigarh
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chandigarh: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Chandigarh
Every city below shares Chandigarh’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Khanna | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shimla | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Patiāla | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yamunanagar | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thanesar | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malerkotla | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ludhiana | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Chandigarh
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chandigarh in?
Chandigarh uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Chandigarh use daylight saving time?
No. Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh and New York?
Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh does not.
Is Chandigarh on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Chandigarh and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chandigarh?
About 14 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 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.