Hyderabad runs on UTC+5:30 (IST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hyderabad and your time
Hyderabad at a glance
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Region | Telangana |
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Abbreviation now | IST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+5:30 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.38° N, 78.46° E |
Time zone in Hyderabad
Local time in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad.
Hyderabad is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Hyderabad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hyderabad for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hyderabad is
When it is 9:00 AM in Hyderabad, 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 |
Hyderabad 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 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, sunset and day length in Hyderabad
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Being in the tropics, Hyderabad sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 10 minutes) is only 2 hours 4 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 6 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:41 AM and 6:50 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Hyderabad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 6:53 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:42 AM | 5:47 PM | 11 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hyderabad
Hyderabad 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.
Cities near Hyderabad
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hyderabad.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahbūbnagar | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nalgonda | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bidar | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suryapet | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Miryalaguda | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Karimnagar | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Warangal | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nizamabad | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Hyderabad
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hyderabad in?
Hyderabad uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Hyderabad use daylight saving time?
No. Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad and New York?
Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad does not.
Is Hyderabad on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Hyderabad and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hyderabad?
About 13 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 6 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.