Coimbatore keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Coimbatore and your time
Coimbatore at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Tamil Nadu |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 11.01° N, 76.97° E |
Coimbatore time zone and clock changes
Local time in Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Coimbatore is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Coimbatore, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Coimbatore for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Coimbatore is
Take 9:00 AM in Coimbatore: 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 Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore
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Being in the tropics, Coimbatore sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 46 minutes) is only 1 hour 17 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 29 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:58 AM and 6:46 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Coimbatore
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Coimbatore
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Coimbatore: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Coimbatore
Every city below shares Coimbatore’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palakkad | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tirupur | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Udhagamandalam | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Erode | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Komarapalayam | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malappuram | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Thrissur | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ponnani | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Coimbatore in?
Coimbatore uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Coimbatore use daylight saving time?
No. Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore and New York?
Coimbatore 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 Coimbatore does not.
Is Coimbatore on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Coimbatore and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Coimbatore?
About 12 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 29 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.