Jabalpur keeps UTC+5:30 (IST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jabalpur and your time
Jabalpur 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 | 23.17° N, 79.95° E |
Jabalpur time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jabalpur follow Asia/Kolkata and keep UTC+5:30 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded 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 Jabalpur.
Jabalpur is on the same time as the rest of India, including the capital, New Delhi.
Clock changes in Jabalpur, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jabalpur for 2026 or 2027.
Jabalpur time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur
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Close to the equator, days in Jabalpur last between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 34 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Jabalpur
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:25 AM | 6:59 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:47 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jabalpur
Jabalpur lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Jabalpur
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jabalpur.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katni | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Damoh | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Seoni | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sagar | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chhindwara | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Satna | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gondia | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chhatarpur | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jabalpur in?
Jabalpur uses the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which is UTC+5:30 (IST) all year.
Does Jabalpur use daylight saving time?
No. Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur and New York?
Jabalpur 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 Jabalpur does not.
Is Jabalpur on the same time as New Delhi?
Yes. Jabalpur and New Delhi both use UTC+5:30 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jabalpur?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.