Durgapur keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Durgapur and your time
Durgapur at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | West Bengal |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 23.52° N, 87.31° E |
Which time zone Durgapur uses
Local time in Durgapur 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 Durgapur and most other cities is a whole number of hours plus 30 minutes.
Durgapur is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Durgapur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Durgapur for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Durgapur and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Durgapur, 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 Durgapur 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 Durgapur
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Durgapur runs from 10 hours 41 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:32 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Durgapur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 6:30 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:30 AM | 5:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:19 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Durgapur
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Durgapur: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Durgapur
All the places listed below keep the same time as Durgapur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raniganj | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Asansol | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bankura | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kulti | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bardhaman | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dhanbad | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Purulia | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nabadwip | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Durgapur in?
Durgapur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Durgapur use daylight saving time?
No. Durgapur 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 Durgapur and New York?
Durgapur 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 Durgapur does not.
Is Durgapur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Durgapur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Durgapur?
About 13 hours 35 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.