Ghaziabad runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ghaziabad and your time
Ghaziabad at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Uttar Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 28.67° N, 77.44° E |
Which time zone Ghaziabad uses
Local time in Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad.
All of India keeps the same time, so Ghaziabad reads the same clock as New Delhi.
Clock changes in Ghaziabad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ghaziabad for 2026 or 2027.
Ghaziabad time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Ghaziabad, 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 Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Ghaziabad runs from 10 hours 19 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 58 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:22 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Ghaziabad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 7:21 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 19 min |
When the sun is highest in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad
Every city below shares Ghaziabad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 20 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Greater Noida | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Modīnagar | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Faridabad | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hapur | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meerut | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gurugram | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bulandshahr | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ghaziabad in?
Ghaziabad uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Ghaziabad use daylight saving time?
No. Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad and New York?
Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad does not.
Is Ghaziabad on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Ghaziabad and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ghaziabad?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 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.