Dhanbad keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dhanbad and your time
Dhanbad 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 | 23.80° N, 86.43° E |
Which time zone Dhanbad uses
Dhanbad 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.
The offset includes half an hour, so the gap between Dhanbad and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Dhanbad is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Dhanbad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dhanbad for 2026 or 2027.
Dhanbad time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad 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.
Daylight in Dhanbad
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Dhanbad is at 4:56 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 6:36 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Dhanbad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 6:34 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:33 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:23 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Dhanbad
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Dhanbad: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Places close to Dhanbad
Every city below shares Dhanbad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bokaro | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulti | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Phusro | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Giridih | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purulia | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Asansol | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Raniganj | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Deoghar | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dhanbad in?
Dhanbad uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Dhanbad use daylight saving time?
No. Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad and New York?
Dhanbad 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 Dhanbad does not.
Is Dhanbad on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Dhanbad and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dhanbad?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 40 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.