Erode runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Erode and your time
Erode 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 | 11.34° N, 77.73° E |
Which time zone Erode uses
Local time in Erode is UTC+5:30 year round, under the Asia/Kolkata rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Because UTC+5:30 ends in :30, a call booked on the hour in London or New York starts at half past the hour in Erode.
Erode is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Erode, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Erode for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Erode and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Erode, 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 Erode 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 Erode
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Being in the tropics, Erode sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 47 minutes) is only 1 hour 19 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 28 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:55 AM and 6:44 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Erode
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:34 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 28 min |
When the sun is highest in Erode
Erode lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Erode
Every city below shares Erode’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komarapalayam | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tirupur | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karur | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salem | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coimbatore | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dindigul | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Udhagamandalam | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tiruchirappalli | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in India
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Tools for time in Erode
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Erode in?
Erode uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Erode use daylight saving time?
No. Erode 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 Erode and New York?
Erode 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 Erode does not.
Is Erode on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Erode and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Erode?
About 12 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 28 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.