Gorakhpur keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Gorakhpur and your time
Gorakhpur 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 | 26.77° N, 83.37° E |
Gorakhpur time zone and clock changes
Gorakhpur 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.
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 Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Gorakhpur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gorakhpur for 2026 or 2027.
Gorakhpur time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Gorakhpur: 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 |
Gorakhpur never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Gorakhpur
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Gorakhpur runs from 10 hours 28 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 50 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:54 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Gorakhpur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 6:53 PM | 13 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:41 AM | 5:09 PM | 10 h 28 min |
When the sun is highest in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Gorakhpur
Distance is not the same as time: Butwal (Nepal) lies just 103 km (64 mi) away, yet its clock is 15 minutes ahead of Gorakhpur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deoria | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kushinagar | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Basti | 65 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Azamgarh | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bagaha | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mau | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Butwal (Nepal) | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | 15 min ahead |
| Bettiah | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gorakhpur in?
Gorakhpur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Gorakhpur use daylight saving time?
No. Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur and New York?
Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur does not.
Is Gorakhpur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Gorakhpur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gorakhpur?
About 13 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 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.