Gwalior runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Gwalior and your time
Gwalior at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Madhya Pradesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 26.23° N, 78.17° E |
Gwalior time zone and clock changes
Gwalior 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 Gwalior.
Gwalior is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Gwalior, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Gwalior for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Gwalior is
Take 9:00 AM in Gwalior: 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 |
Gwalior 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 Gwalior
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Gwalior is at 5:24 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 7:14 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Gwalior
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:26 AM | 7:13 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 30 min |
When the sun is highest in Gwalior
Gwalior lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Gwalior
Every city below shares Gwalior’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morena | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dholpur | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Datia | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bhind | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jhansi | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shivpuri | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Etawah | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Firozabad | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gwalior in?
Gwalior uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Gwalior use daylight saving time?
No. Gwalior 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 Gwalior and New York?
Gwalior 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 Gwalior does not.
Is Gwalior on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Gwalior and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Gwalior?
About 13 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 30 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.